Macedonia Road over Riles Creek
FairPosted for loadSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 1N R 4E B · Structure no. SA6400000000024
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Macedonia Road over Riles Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Macedonia Road over Riles Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Macedonia Road over Riles Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Macedonia Road over Riles 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Macedonia Road over Riles Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Macedonia Road over Riles Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Macedonia Road over Riles Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.