Mount Olive Road over Skinner Creek
PoorOktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T17N R14E B · Structure no. SA5300000000029
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 860
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mount Olive Road over Skinner Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mount Olive Road over Skinner Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 64 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 860 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mount Olive Road over Skinner Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Mount Olive Road over Skinner 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Mount Olive Road over Skinner Creek carry?
About 860 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mount Olive Road over Skinner Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Mount Olive Road over Skinner Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.