US Bridges

Egypt Creek Road over Egypt Creek

Fair

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 6S R 9W B · Structure no. SA6900000000126

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Egypt Creek Road over Egypt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Egypt Creek Road over Egypt Creek in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEgypt Creek Road
CrossesEgypt Creek
LocationSec 4 T 6S R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 75
Coordinates34.59341, -90.1588
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Egypt Creek Road over Egypt Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Egypt Creek Road over Egypt 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 Egypt Creek Road over Egypt Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Egypt Creek Road over Egypt Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Egypt Creek Road over Egypt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.