Robey Jefferson RD over Branch of Magees Creek
PoorWalthall County, Mississippi · SEC_25_T 4N_R10E B · Structure no. SA7400000000138
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Robey Jefferson RD over Branch of Magees Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Robey Jefferson RD over Branch of Magees Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Robey Jefferson RD over Branch of Magees Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Robey Jefferson RD over Branch of Magees Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Robey Jefferson RD over Branch of Magees Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Robey Jefferson RD over Branch of Magees Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Robey Jefferson RD over Branch of Magees Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.