Union Valley Road over Cuffawa Creek
FairPosted for loadMarshall County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 4S R 4W B · Structure no. SA4700000000091
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Valley Road over Cuffawa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Valley Road over Cuffawa Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 24 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Valley Road over Cuffawa Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union Valley Road over Cuffawa 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 Union Valley Road over Cuffawa Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Union Valley Road over Cuffawa Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Union Valley Road over Cuffawa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.