Cayuga over Murphy Creek
GoodHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 4N R 4W · Structure no. SA2500000000098
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cayuga over Murphy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cayuga over Murphy Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Cayuga over Murphy Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cayuga over Murphy 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Cayuga over Murphy Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cayuga over Murphy Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Cayuga over Murphy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.