Ewing Road over Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadSharkey County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T13N R 6W · Structure no. SA6300000000039
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ewing Road over Deer Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ewing Road over Deer Creek in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ewing Road over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ewing Road over Deer Creek 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 Ewing Road over Deer Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ewing Road over Deer Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Ewing Road over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.