Sipsey Fork Road over Sipsey Creek Relief
FairPosted for loadMonroe County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T13S R16W · Structure no. SA4800000000067
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 195 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sipsey Fork Road over Sipsey Creek Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sipsey Fork Road over Sipsey Creek Relief in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sipsey Fork Road over Sipsey Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sipsey Fork Road over Sipsey Creek Relief 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Sipsey Fork Road over Sipsey Creek Relief carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sipsey Fork Road over Sipsey Creek Relief?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sipsey Fork Road over Sipsey Creek Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.