Providence Road over Thompson Creek
PoorPosted for loadYazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T10N R 2W · Structure no. SA8200000000046
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Providence Road over Thompson Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Providence Road over Thompson Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Providence Road over Thompson Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Providence Road over Thompson 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Providence Road over Thompson Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Providence Road over Thompson Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Providence Road over Thompson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.