Columbia-Purvis RD over Measles Creek
FairMarion County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 3N R18W B · Structure no. SA4600000000080
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Columbia-Purvis RD over Measles Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Columbia-Purvis RD over Measles Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 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 Columbia-Purvis RD over Measles Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Columbia-Purvis RD over Measles 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 2024.
How much traffic does Columbia-Purvis RD over Measles Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Columbia-Purvis RD over Measles Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Columbia-Purvis RD over Measles Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.