Union Valley Road over Red Banks Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 4S R 4W B · Structure no. SA4700000000090
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Valley Road over Red Banks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Valley Road over Red Banks Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Valley Road over Red Banks Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union Valley Road over Red Banks Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Union Valley Road over Red Banks Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Union Valley Road over Red Banks Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Union Valley Road over Red Banks Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.