US Bridges

Strong River Road over Strong River

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 2N R 4E · Structure no. SA6400000000144

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
660 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strong River Road over Strong River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Strong River Road over Strong River in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesStrong River Road
CrossesStrong River
LocationSec 14 T 2N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 282
Coordinates32.00662, -89.85374
Functional classRural Local

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 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 rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length660 ft (201.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Strong River Road over Strong River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strong River Road over Strong River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Strong River Road over Strong River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Strong River Road over Strong River?

The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Strong River Road over Strong River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.