US Bridges

Sipsey Fork Road over Mckinney Branch

GoodPosted for load

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T13S R16W · Structure no. SA4800000000066

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sipsey Fork Road over Mckinney Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Sipsey Fork Road over Mckinney Branch in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 302 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSipsey Fork Road
CrossesMckinney Branch
LocationSec 7 T13S R16W
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates33.95056, -88.25944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sipsey Fork Road over Mckinney Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sipsey Fork Road over Mckinney Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Sipsey Fork Road over Mckinney Branch carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sipsey Fork Road over Mckinney Branch?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sipsey Fork Road over Mckinney Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.