Muddy Springs Road over Relief Tangipahoa River
PoorPosted for loadPike County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 2N R 7E B · Structure no. SA5700000000060
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Muddy Springs Road over Relief Tangipahoa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Muddy Springs Road over Relief Tangipahoa River in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 25 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Muddy Springs Road over Relief Tangipahoa River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Muddy Springs Road over Relief Tangipahoa River 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 Muddy Springs Road over Relief Tangipahoa River carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Muddy Springs Road over Relief Tangipahoa River?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Muddy Springs Road over Relief Tangipahoa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.