Persimmon DR over Puss Cuss Creek
FairPosted for loadChoctaw County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E Int Rt 56 *008 · Structure no. 015961
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Persimmon DR over Puss Cuss Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Persimmon DR over Puss Cuss Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2038. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Persimmon DR over Puss Cuss Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Persimmon DR over Puss Cuss Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Persimmon DR over Puss Cuss Creek carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (1996 count).
How long is Persimmon DR over Puss Cuss Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Persimmon DR over Puss Cuss Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.