Main Street over Sellers Creek
PoorSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 1N R 4E · Structure no. SA6400000000017
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Sellers Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Main Street over Sellers Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2045. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 25 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Sellers Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Sellers 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Sellers Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Sellers Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Sellers Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.