Roberts Road over Merchant Creek
FairLeake County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T12N R 7E B · Structure no. SA4000000000087
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Roberts Road over Merchant Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Roberts Road over Merchant Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Roberts Road over Merchant Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Roberts Road over Merchant 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 2024.
How much traffic does Roberts Road over Merchant Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Roberts Road over Merchant Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Roberts Road over Merchant Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.