US Bridges

Stringer Loop over Ten Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 2N R13E · Structure no. SA4600000000017

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stringer Loop over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Stringer Loop over Ten Mile Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2030. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStringer Loop
CrossesTen Mile Creek
LocationSec 9 T 2N R13E
RouteCounty Highway 217
Coordinates31.1556, -89.89841
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic75 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$216,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stringer Loop over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stringer Loop over Ten Mile 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Stringer Loop over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stringer Loop over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Stringer Loop over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.