US Bridges

Murphree Road over Tippo Bayou

PoorClosed to traffic

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T23N R 1E · Structure no. SA6800000000135

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
84 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murphree Road over Tippo Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murphree Road over Tippo Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMurphree Road
CrossesTippo Bayou
LocationSec 2 T23N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 244
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.88583, -90.16972
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic20 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$347,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Murphree Road over Tippo Bayou built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murphree Road over Tippo Bayou 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 Murphree Road over Tippo Bayou carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Murphree Road over Tippo Bayou?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Murphree Road over Tippo Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.