Mills Road over Potts Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 6S R 1W · Structure no. SA4700000000130
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mills Road over Potts Creek is a steel other carrying Mills Road over Potts Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 3 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Mills Road over Potts Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mills Road over Potts 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Mills Road over Potts Creek carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Mills Road over Potts Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Mills Road over Potts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.