Athens Road over Sellers Creek
FairSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 1N R 4E B · Structure no. SA6400000000016
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 680
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Athens Road over Sellers Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Athens Road over Sellers Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Athens Road over Sellers Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Athens Road over Sellers Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Athens Road over Sellers Creek carry?
About 680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Athens Road over Sellers Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Athens Road over Sellers Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.