Rf Holly Bluff RD over Cypress Bend Slough
PoorPosted for loadSharkey County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T12N R 6W B · Structure no. SA6300000000017
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rf Holly Bluff RD over Cypress Bend Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying Rf Holly Bluff RD over Cypress Bend Slough in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rf Holly Bluff RD over Cypress Bend Slough built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rf Holly Bluff RD over Cypress Bend Slough 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Rf Holly Bluff RD over Cypress Bend Slough carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Rf Holly Bluff RD over Cypress Bend Slough?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Rf Holly Bluff RD over Cypress Bend Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.