Fisher Ferry Road over Big Black River
FairPosted for loadWarren County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T14N R 4E B · Structure no. SA7500000000014
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 480 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 572
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fisher Ferry Road over Big Black River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fisher Ferry Road over Big Black River in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 572 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 858 by 2043. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fisher Ferry Road over Big Black River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fisher Ferry Road over Big Black River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Fisher Ferry Road over Big Black River carry?
About 572 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Fisher Ferry Road over Big Black River?
The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Fisher Ferry Road over Big Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.