Old Port Gibson over Little Sand Creek
FairClaiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 45 T13N R 4E B · Structure no. SA1100000000080
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Port Gibson over Little Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Port Gibson over Little Sand Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Port Gibson over Little Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Port Gibson over Little Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Old Port Gibson over Little Sand Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Port Gibson over Little Sand Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Port Gibson over Little Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.