US Bridges

Shands Bottom RD over Senatobia Creek Branch

FairPosted for load

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 6S R 7W · Structure no. SA6900000000120

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shands Bottom RD over Senatobia Creek Branch is a steel other carrying Shands Bottom RD over Senatobia Creek Branch in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesShands Bottom RD
CrossesSenatobia Creek Branch
LocationSec 33 T 6S R 7W
RouteCity Street 91
Coordinates34.59825, -89.94858
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating5.1 US tons
Inventory rating3.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$456,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shands Bottom RD over Senatobia Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shands Bottom RD over Senatobia Creek Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Shands Bottom RD over Senatobia Creek Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Shands Bottom RD over Senatobia Creek Branch?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Shands Bottom RD over Senatobia Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.