FAS543 Kipling RD over Yazoo Creek
FairKemper County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T10N R16E B · Structure no. SA3500000000066
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS543 Kipling RD over Yazoo Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS543 Kipling RD over Yazoo Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 FAS543 Kipling RD over Yazoo Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS543 Kipling RD over Yazoo 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FAS543 Kipling RD over Yazoo Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAS543 Kipling RD over Yazoo Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAS543 Kipling RD over Yazoo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.