US Bridges

Sharper Road over Teshevacreek

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T13N R 1E · Structure no. SA8200000000204

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharper Road over Teshevacreek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sharper Road over Teshevacreek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSharper Road
CrossesTeshevacreek
LocationSec 32 T13N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 102
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.92556, -90.226
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic150 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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sharper Road over Teshevacreek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharper Road over Teshevacreek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sharper Road over Teshevacreek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sharper Road over Teshevacreek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sharper Road over Teshevacreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.