Adams Road over Hunter Creek
PoorPosted for loadTallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T25N R 3E · Structure no. SA6800000000109
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 100 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Adams Road over Hunter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adams Road over Hunter Creek in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Adams Road over Hunter Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Adams Road over Hunter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Adams Road over Hunter Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Adams Road over Hunter Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Adams Road over Hunter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.