Sipsey Fork Road over Sipsey Creek
GoodPosted for loadMonroe County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T13S R16W · Structure no. SA4800000000068
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 302
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sipsey Fork Road over Sipsey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sipsey Fork Road over Sipsey Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 400 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sipsey Fork Road over Sipsey Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sipsey Fork Road over Sipsey Creek 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 Sipsey Creek carry?
About 302 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sipsey Fork Road over Sipsey Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Sipsey Fork Road over Sipsey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.