US Bridges

Longview Road over Mubby Creek

FairPosted for load

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 9S R 4E B · Structure no. SA5800000000040

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
960
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longview Road over Mubby Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Longview Road over Mubby Creek in Pontotoc 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2034. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLongview Road
CrossesMubby Creek
LocationSec 20 T 9S R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 1886
CountyPontotoc County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.28158, -88.90917
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2014)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Longview Road over Mubby Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Longview Road over Mubby 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Longview Road over Mubby Creek carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Longview Road over Mubby Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Longview Road over Mubby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.