US Bridges

E.Shivers Road over Middle Prong Silver Crk

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T10N R19W B · Structure no. SA6400000000129

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.Shivers Road over Middle Prong Silver Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying E.Shivers Road over Middle Prong Silver Crk in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE.Shivers Road
CrossesMiddle Prong Silver Crk
LocationSec 28 T10N R19W B
RouteCounty Highway 392
Coordinates31.79834, -89.91994
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2020)
Projected traffic360 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E.Shivers Road over Middle Prong Silver Crk built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is E.Shivers Road over Middle Prong Silver Crk 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does E.Shivers Road over Middle Prong Silver Crk carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E.Shivers Road over Middle Prong Silver Crk?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E.Shivers Road over Middle Prong Silver Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.