Prospect-Cedar LN over Bch of Sipsey Creek
PoorPosted for loadNewton County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 8N R10E B · Structure no. SA5100000000115
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 200 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 channel beam carrying Prospect-Cedar LN over Bch of Sipsey Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prospect-Cedar LN over Bch of Sipsey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
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 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Prospect-Cedar LN over Bch of Sipsey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.