South Main Road over Riles Creek
GoodSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 1N R 4E B · Structure no. SA6400000000023
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 270 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Main Road over Riles Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Main Road over Riles Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 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 South Main Road over Riles Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Main Road over Riles Creek 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 South Main Road over Riles Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is South Main Road over Riles Creek?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns South Main Road over Riles Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.