US Bridges

Old Taylor Road over SR 6

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI W SR 7 · Structure no. 410000603607540

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Taylor Road over SR 6 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Taylor Road over SR 6 in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 62 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Taylor Road
CrossesSR 6
Location1.3 MI W SR 7
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.355, -89.53293
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$171 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Taylor Road over SR 6 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Old Taylor Road over SR 6 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 Old Taylor Road over SR 6 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Taylor Road over SR 6?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Old Taylor Road over SR 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.