E.Shows Road over Branch of Strong River
GoodSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 2N R 5E · Structure no. SA6400000000161
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E.Shows Road over Branch of Strong River is a concrete channel beam carrying E.Shows Road over Branch of Strong River in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E.Shows Road over Branch of Strong River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is E.Shows Road over Branch of 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does E.Shows Road over Branch of Strong River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is E.Shows Road over Branch of Strong River?
The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns E.Shows Road over Branch of Strong River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.