Fork Creek Loop RD over Rolling Fork Cree
PoorClosed to trafficSharkey County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T12N R 6W B · Structure no. SA6300000000015
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fork Creek Loop RD over Rolling Fork Cree is a concrete channel beam carrying Fork Creek Loop RD over Rolling Fork Cree in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 Fork Creek Loop RD over Rolling Fork Cree built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fork Creek Loop RD over Rolling Fork Cree 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 Fork Creek Loop RD over Rolling Fork Cree carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Fork Creek Loop RD over Rolling Fork Cree?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Fork Creek Loop RD over Rolling Fork Cree?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.