Sandy Branch Road over Sanders Creek
FairTate County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 6S R 9W B · Structure no. SA6900000000128
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sandy Branch Road over Sanders Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sandy Branch Road over Sanders Creek in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sandy Branch Road over Sanders Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sandy Branch Road over Sanders 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 Sandy Branch Road over Sanders Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Sandy Branch Road over Sanders Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sandy Branch Road over Sanders Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.