John Rankin Hwy. over Rock Creek
GoodTishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 7S R 9E B · Structure no. SA7100000000071
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 279 ft
- 700 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
John Rankin Hwy. over Rock Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying John Rankin Hwy. over Rock Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2045. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 John Rankin Hwy. over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is John Rankin Hwy. over Rock 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does John Rankin Hwy. over Rock Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is John Rankin Hwy. over Rock Creek?
The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns John Rankin Hwy. over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.