US Bridges

Everett Church RD over Strong River

Fair

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 2N R 5E B · Structure no. SA6400000000085

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Everett Church RD over Strong River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Everett Church RD over Strong River in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEverett Church RD
CrossesStrong River
LocationSec 18 T 2N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 320
Coordinates32.01597, -89.81707
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Everett Church RD over Strong River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Everett Church RD over Strong River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Everett Church RD over Strong River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Everett Church RD over Strong River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Everett Church RD over Strong River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.