US Bridges

Fishers Crossing R over Worsham Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T20N R 6E B · Structure no. SA4900000000092

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fishers Crossing R over Worsham Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fishers Crossing R over Worsham Creek in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFishers Crossing R
CrossesWorsham Creek
LocationSec 22 T20N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 82
Coordinates33.58891, -89.65017
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Worsham Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fishers Crossing R over Worsham Creek 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 August 2024.

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

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fishers Crossing R over Worsham Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Fishers Crossing R over Worsham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.