SR 50 over Tenn Tom Waterway
GoodClay County, Mississippi · Clay/Lowndes Cl · Structure no. 310005001308340
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 50 over Tenn Tom Waterway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 50 over Tenn Tom Waterway in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2043. The structure is 3,202 ft (976 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 50 over Tenn Tom Waterway built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 50 over Tenn Tom Waterway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 50 over Tenn Tom Waterway carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 50 over Tenn Tom Waterway?
The structure is 3,202 ft (976 m) long with a longest span of 400 ft (121.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 50 over Tenn Tom Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.