Utica Bypass Road over Bch of Murphy Creek
FairHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 3N R 4W · Structure no. SA2500000000028
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Utica Bypass Road over Bch of Murphy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Utica Bypass Road over Bch of Murphy Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Utica Bypass Road over Bch of Murphy Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Utica Bypass Road over Bch of Murphy 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Utica Bypass Road over Bch of Murphy Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Utica Bypass Road over Bch of Murphy Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Utica Bypass Road over Bch of Murphy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.