US Bridges

Potts Camp Road over Tippah River

Fair

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 5S R 1W B · Structure no. SA4700000000109

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
680 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potts Camp Road over Tippah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Potts Camp Road over Tippah River in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2042. The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPotts Camp Road
CrossesTippah River
LocationSec 19 T 5S R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.6263, -89.34647
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 15
Structure length680 ft (207.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic675 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Potts Camp Road over Tippah River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Potts Camp Road over Tippah River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Potts Camp Road over Tippah River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Potts Camp Road over Tippah River?

The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Potts Camp Road over Tippah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.