Robert Bush Road over Strong River
FairPosted for loadSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 1N R 3E B · Structure no. SA6400000000013
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Robert Bush Road over Strong River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Robert Bush Road over Strong River in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 29 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Robert Bush Road over Strong River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Robert Bush Road over Strong River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Robert Bush Road over Strong River carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Robert Bush Road over Strong River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Robert Bush Road over Strong River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.