Prospect-Cedar LN over Bch of Sipsey Creek
GoodNewton County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 8N R10E B · Structure no. SA5100000000114
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prospect-Cedar LN over Bch of Sipsey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Prospect-Cedar LN over Bch of Sipsey Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prospect-Cedar LN over Bch of Sipsey Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prospect-Cedar LN over Bch of 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Prospect-Cedar LN over Bch of Sipsey Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Prospect-Cedar LN over Bch of Sipsey Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Prospect-Cedar LN over Bch of Sipsey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.