Murphey Drive over Tippo Bayou
GoodTallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T24N R 1E · Structure no. SA6800000000041
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murphey Drive over Tippo Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Murphey Drive over Tippo Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2035. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Murphey Drive over Tippo Bayou built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Murphey Drive over Tippo Bayou 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Murphey Drive over Tippo Bayou carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Murphey Drive over Tippo Bayou?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Murphey Drive over Tippo Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.