Meehan Savoy N. over Branch
PoorLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 5N R14E B · Structure no. SA3800000000018
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 100 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meehan Savoy N. over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meehan Savoy N. over Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older 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 0 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| 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 Meehan Savoy N. over Branch built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meehan Savoy N. over 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Meehan Savoy N. over Branch carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Meehan Savoy N. over Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Meehan Savoy N. over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.