Fairley Bridge RD over Black Creek
FairPosted for loadPerry County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 1S R10W B · Structure no. SA5600000000030
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 540 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairley Bridge RD over Black Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairley Bridge RD over Black Creek in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairley Bridge RD over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairley Bridge RD over Black 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Fairley Bridge RD over Black Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Fairley Bridge RD over Black Creek?
The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Fairley Bridge RD over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.