US Bridges

Ferguson-Mill Road over Branch of Silver Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 9N R20W · Structure no. SA3900000000099

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferguson-Mill Road over Branch of Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferguson-Mill Road over Branch of Silver Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 72% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2045. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFerguson-Mill Road
CrossesBranch of Silver Creek
LocationSec 26 T 9N R20W
RouteCounty Highway 1209
Coordinates31.72614, -89.98798
Functional classRural Major 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2045
Trucks72%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferguson-Mill Road over Branch of Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferguson-Mill Road over Branch of Silver 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ferguson-Mill Road over Branch of Silver Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 72% are trucks.

How long is Ferguson-Mill Road over Branch of Silver Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ferguson-Mill Road over Branch of Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.