Big V Road over Branch of Uspoha Creek
FairPosted for loadSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T10N R17W · Structure no. SA6400000000111
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big V Road over Branch of Uspoha Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Big V Road over Branch of Uspoha Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big V Road over Branch of Uspoha Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big V Road over Branch of Uspoha 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Big V Road over Branch of Uspoha Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Big V Road over Branch of Uspoha Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Big V Road over Branch of Uspoha Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.