Bigbee Road over Unnamed Local Branch
PoorMonroe County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T12S R 7E B · Structure no. SA4800000000026
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 378
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bigbee Road over Unnamed Local Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bigbee Road over Unnamed Local Branch in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 378 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bigbee Road over Unnamed Local Branch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bigbee Road over Unnamed Local Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does Bigbee Road over Unnamed Local Branch carry?
About 378 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bigbee Road over Unnamed Local Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bigbee Road over Unnamed Local Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.