US Bridges

FAS546 Kellis Stor over Running Tiger Creek

Fair

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T11N R16E B · Structure no. SA3500000000085

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS546 Kellis Stor over Running Tiger Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS546 Kellis Stor over Running Tiger Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS546 Kellis Stor
CrossesRunning Tiger Creek
LocationSec 7 T11N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 546
Coordinates32.81728, -88.70122
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic255 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$638,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS546 Kellis Stor over Running Tiger Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS546 Kellis Stor over Running Tiger 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS546 Kellis Stor over Running Tiger Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS546 Kellis Stor over Running Tiger Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS546 Kellis Stor over Running Tiger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.