US Bridges

Sipsey Trail over Sipsey Ck

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T13S R17W · Structure no. SA4800000000204

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
313
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sipsey Trail over Sipsey Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sipsey Trail over Sipsey Ck 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 313 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSipsey Trail
CrossesSipsey Ck
LocationSec 24 T13S R17W
RouteCounty Highway 1637
Coordinates33.91746, -88.27111
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (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 Ck built?

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

What condition is Sipsey Trail over Sipsey Ck 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 Ck carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sipsey Trail over Sipsey Ck?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sipsey Trail over Sipsey Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.