US Bridges

Fisher Ferry Road over Hamer Creek

Good

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T14N R 4E B · Structure no. SA7500000000013

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
553
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fisher Ferry Road over Hamer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fisher Ferry Road over Hamer Creek in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 553 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFisher Ferry Road
CrossesHamer Creek
LocationSec 23 T14N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 403
Coordinates32.17564, -90.80917
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic553 (2021)
Projected traffic830 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$848,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fisher Ferry Road over Hamer Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fisher Ferry Road over Hamer 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Fisher Ferry Road over Hamer Creek carry?

About 553 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fisher Ferry Road over Hamer Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fisher Ferry Road over Hamer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.