US Bridges

Scott-Murray Road over Mcgeehee Creek

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · SEC_24_T 6N_R 4E B · Structure no. SA1900000000134

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott-Murray Road over Mcgeehee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scott-Murray Road over Mcgeehee Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2030. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesScott-Murray Road
CrossesMcgeehee Creek
LocationSEC_24_T 6N_R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 275
Coordinates31.46985, -90.76275
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic125 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scott-Murray Road over Mcgeehee Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott-Murray Road over Mcgeehee 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 2023.

How much traffic does Scott-Murray Road over Mcgeehee Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Scott-Murray Road over Mcgeehee Creek?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Scott-Murray Road over Mcgeehee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.