Spears Road over Terrys Creek
PoorClosed to trafficPike County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 1N R 7E · Structure no. SA5700000000016
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 97 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spears Road over Terrys Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spears Road over Terrys Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Spears Road over Terrys Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spears Road over Terrys 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Spears Road over Terrys Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Spears Road over Terrys Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Spears Road over Terrys Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.