Joe Tucker Road over Silver Springs Creek
PoorPike County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 1N R 9E · Structure no. SA5700000000046
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Joe Tucker Road over Silver Springs Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joe Tucker Road over Silver Springs Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2 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, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Joe Tucker Road over Silver Springs Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Joe Tucker Road over Silver Springs 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 Joe Tucker Road over Silver Springs Creek carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Joe Tucker Road over Silver Springs Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Joe Tucker Road over Silver Springs Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.