Sammy Gipson Road over Gin Creek
FairPosted for loadLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 8N R14E · Structure no. SA3800000000245
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 91
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sammy Gipson Road over Gin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sammy Gipson Road over Gin Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 91 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sammy Gipson Road over Gin Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sammy Gipson Road over Gin 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Sammy Gipson Road over Gin Creek carry?
About 91 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sammy Gipson Road over Gin Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Sammy Gipson Road over Gin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.