Old Highway 6 over Shoaf Creek
FairMonroe County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T12S R 7E · Structure no. SA4800000000018
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 6 over Shoaf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Highway 6 over Shoaf Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 6 over Shoaf Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 6 over Shoaf 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Old Highway 6 over Shoaf Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 6 over Shoaf Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 6 over Shoaf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.