Old HWY 21 over Gordy Branch
FairScott County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 6N R 8E · Structure no. SA6200000000042
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 21 over Gordy Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 21 over Gordy Branch in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Old HWY 21 over Gordy Branch built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 21 over Gordy Branch 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Old HWY 21 over Gordy Branch carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 21 over Gordy Branch?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 21 over Gordy Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.