US Bridges

Sipsey Trail over Sipsey Creek

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T13S R17W · Structure no. SA4800000000203

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sipsey Trail over Sipsey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sipsey Trail over Sipsey Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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.

It carries about 315 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSipsey Trail
CrossesSipsey Creek
LocationSec 24 T13S R17W
RouteCounty Highway 1637
Coordinates33.91728, -88.27331
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2024)
Projected traffic465 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Trail over Sipsey Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sipsey Trail 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sipsey Trail over Sipsey Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sipsey Trail over Sipsey Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sipsey Trail over Sipsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.