Rob Sims Road over Tedder Branch
PoorPosted for loadLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 5N R17E · Structure no. SA3800000000003
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rob Sims Road over Tedder Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rob Sims Road over Tedder Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rob Sims Road over Tedder Branch built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rob Sims Road over Tedder Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Rob Sims Road over Tedder Branch carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rob Sims Road over Tedder Branch?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Rob Sims Road over Tedder Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.