Gardner Road over Branch of Sellers Creek
FairSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 1N R 5E · Structure no. SA6400000000030
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gardner Road over Branch of Sellers Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Gardner Road over Branch of Sellers Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 18 ft wide.
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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 Gardner Road over Branch of Sellers Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gardner Road over Branch of Sellers 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Gardner Road over Branch of Sellers Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Gardner Road over Branch of Sellers Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Gardner Road over Branch of Sellers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.