Sandpiper Road over Josey Creek
FairOktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T18N R14E · Structure no. SA5300000000075
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2008 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sandpiper Road over Josey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sandpiper Road over Josey Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sandpiper Road over Josey Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sandpiper Road over Josey 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Sandpiper Road over Josey Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sandpiper Road over Josey Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Sandpiper Road over Josey Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.