US Bridges

Bridgeport Road over Strong River

Fair

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T10N R21W B · Structure no. SA6400000000138

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeport Road over Strong River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridgeport Road over Strong River in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2044. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBridgeport Road
CrossesStrong River
LocationSec 11 T10N R21W B
RouteCounty Highway 319
CountySimpson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.84592, -90.09311
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic825 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Bridgeport Road over Strong River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgeport Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bridgeport Road over Strong River carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bridgeport Road over Strong River?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgeport Road over Strong River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.