US Bridges

Fishers Crossing R over Eskridge Creek

GoodPosted for load

Montgomery County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T20N R 6E B · Structure no. SA4900000000086

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fishers Crossing R over Eskridge Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fishers Crossing R over Eskridge Creek in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFishers Crossing R
CrossesEskridge Creek
LocationSec 8 T20N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 82
Coordinates33.61583, -89.6925
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic255 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fishers Crossing R over Eskridge Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fishers Crossing R over Eskridge 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fishers Crossing R over Eskridge Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fishers Crossing R over Eskridge Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fishers Crossing R over Eskridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.