Ridge Road over Short Creek
GoodYazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T11N R 2W · Structure no. SA8200000000108
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 270 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge Road over Short Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Road over Short Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridge Road over Short Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridge Road over Short 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ridge Road over Short Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ridge Road over Short Creek?
The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge Road over Short Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.