US Bridges

Silver Ridge Road over Bch of Cypress Creek

Fair

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T17N R13E B · Structure no. SA5300000000015

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Ridge Road over Bch of Cypress Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Silver Ridge Road over Bch of Cypress Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSilver Ridge Road
CrossesBch of Cypress Creek
LocationSec 6 T17N R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 160
Coordinates33.36044, -88.96675
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2012)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silver Ridge Road over Bch of Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver Ridge Road over Bch of Cypress 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Silver Ridge Road over Bch of Cypress Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Silver Ridge Road over Bch of Cypress 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 Silver Ridge Road over Bch of Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.