US Bridges

Int. Terry & Bail over Phyfer Creek

Good

Tippah County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 4S R 3E · Structure no. SA7000000000120

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Int. Terry & Bail over Phyfer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Int. Terry & Bail over Phyfer Creek in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInt. Terry & Bail
CrossesPhyfer Creek
LocationSec 14 T 4S R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 219
Coordinates34.73572, -88.95733
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Int. Terry & Bail over Phyfer Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Int. Terry & Bail over Phyfer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Int. Terry & Bail over Phyfer Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Int. Terry & Bail over Phyfer Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Int. Terry & Bail over Phyfer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.