US Bridges

Ruffin Road over Bridges Creek

PoorPosted for load

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · SEC_11_T26N_R 3E B · Structure no. SA6800000000125

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
400 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruffin Road over Bridges Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ruffin Road over Bridges Creek in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRuffin Road
CrossesBridges Creek
LocationSEC_11_T26N_R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 156
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.14347, -89.94625
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans400
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic45 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$212,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ruffin Road over Bridges Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ruffin Road over Bridges 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ruffin Road over Bridges Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Ruffin Road over Bridges Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ruffin Road over Bridges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.