US Bridges

Saratoga-Sharon RD over Rr/Uspoha Creek

Fair

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T10N R17W B · Structure no. SA6400000000153

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
482 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saratoga-Sharon RD over Rr/Uspoha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saratoga-Sharon RD over Rr/Uspoha Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2044. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSaratoga-Sharon RD
CrossesRr/Uspoha Creek
LocationSec 26 T10N R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 393
Coordinates31.79713, -89.67783
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length482 ft (146.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2020)
Projected traffic990 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 Saratoga-Sharon RD over Rr/Uspoha Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saratoga-Sharon RD over Rr/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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Saratoga-Sharon RD over Rr/Uspoha Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Saratoga-Sharon RD over Rr/Uspoha Creek?

The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Saratoga-Sharon RD over Rr/Uspoha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.