US Bridges

Miller Bro RD over Tibbee Creek

Good

Clay County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T18S R 6E B · Structure no. SA1300000000102

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
461 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Bro RD over Tibbee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miller Bro RD over Tibbee Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 461 ft (140.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMiller Bro RD
CrossesTibbee Creek
LocationSec 2 T18S R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates33.53828, -88.63222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length461 ft (140.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller Bro RD over Tibbee Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller Bro RD over Tibbee Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Miller Bro RD over Tibbee Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Miller Bro RD over Tibbee Creek?

The structure is 461 ft (140.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Bro RD over Tibbee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.