Old West Point RD over Sand Creek
PoorPosted for loadOktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T19N R14E B · Structure no. SA5300000000133
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old West Point RD over Sand Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Old West Point RD over Sand Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old West Point RD over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old West Point RD over Sand 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Old West Point RD over Sand Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old West Point RD over Sand Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Old West Point RD over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.