Merit Road over Strong River
GoodSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 1N R 4E B · Structure no. SA6400000000019
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 541 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merit Road over Strong River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Merit Road over Strong River in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 541 ft (165 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merit Road over Strong River built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merit Road over Strong River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Merit Road over Strong River carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Merit Road over Strong River?
The structure is 541 ft (165 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Merit Road over Strong River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.