Ironwood Bluff Rd. over Old Tombigbee River
PoorClosed to trafficItawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T11S R 9E B · Structure no. SA2900000000139
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 204 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ironwood Bluff Rd. over Old Tombigbee River is a steel truss - thru carrying Ironwood Bluff Rd. over Old Tombigbee River in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ironwood Bluff Rd. over Old Tombigbee River built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ironwood Bluff Rd. over Old Tombigbee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Ironwood Bluff Rd. over Old Tombigbee River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Ironwood Bluff Rd. over Old Tombigbee River?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Ironwood Bluff Rd. over Old Tombigbee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.