Ruffin Road over Creek
PoorTallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T26N R 3E B · Structure no. SA6800000000122
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ruffin Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ruffin Road over 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 1 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ruffin Road over Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ruffin Road over 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ruffin Road over Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Ruffin Road over Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ruffin Road over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.