US Bridges

Salem Road over Strayhorn Creek

Fair

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 6S R 8W · Structure no. SA6900000000122

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Road over Strayhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Salem Road over Strayhorn Creek in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Road
CrossesStrayhorn Creek
LocationSec 7 T 6S R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyTate County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.57591, -90.08659
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salem Road over Strayhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Road over Strayhorn Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Salem Road over Strayhorn Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Salem Road over Strayhorn Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Salem Road over Strayhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.