E. Water St. over Town Creek
FairTippah County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 4S R 3E · Structure no. SA7000000000125
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 224
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E. Water St. over Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying E. Water St. over Town Creek in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E. Water St. over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is E. Water St. over Town 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does E. Water St. over Town Creek carry?
About 224 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is E. Water St. over Town Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns E. Water St. over Town Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.