US Bridges

Sciples Mill Road over Running Tiger Creek

FairPosted for load

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T12N R15E · Structure no. SA350000000A110

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sciples Mill Road over Running Tiger Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sciples Mill Road over Running Tiger Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSciples Mill Road
CrossesRunning Tiger Creek
LocationSec 25 T12N R15E
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyKemper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.86714, -88.72556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.7 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$504,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sciples Mill Road over Running Tiger Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sciples Mill Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sciples Mill Road over Running Tiger Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sciples Mill Road over Running Tiger Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sciples Mill Road over Running Tiger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.