Tom Berry over Sellers Creek
PoorPosted for loadSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 1N R 4E B · Structure no. SA6400000000021
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tom Berry over Sellers Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Tom Berry over Sellers Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Berry over Sellers Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tom Berry 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 Tom Berry over Sellers Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Tom Berry over Sellers Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Tom Berry over Sellers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.