US Bridges

FAS 1505 Murphy over Deer Creek

Good

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T15N R 6W B · Structure no. SA760000000A052

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
206 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1505 Murphy over Deer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1505 Murphy over Deer Creek in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 1505 Murphy
CrossesDeer Creek
LocationSec 17 T15N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 1505
Coordinates33.15096, -90.84596
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2022)
Projected traffic795 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1505 Murphy over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1505 Murphy over Deer 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1505 Murphy over Deer Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1505 Murphy over Deer Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1505 Murphy over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.