Mellen Road over Sucarnoochee Ck Trib
FairKemper County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T11N R15E B · Structure no. SA3500000000084
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mellen Road over Sucarnoochee Ck Trib is a concrete channel beam carrying Mellen Road over Sucarnoochee Ck Trib in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mellen Road over Sucarnoochee Ck Trib built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mellen Road over Sucarnoochee Ck Trib 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Mellen Road over Sucarnoochee Ck Trib carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mellen Road over Sucarnoochee Ck Trib?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Mellen Road over Sucarnoochee Ck Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.