Townsend Road over Shockaloa Creek
PoorPosted for loadAmite County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 4N R 5E · Structure no. SA0300000000175
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 71 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Townsend Road over Shockaloa Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Townsend Road over Shockaloa Creek in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Townsend Road over Shockaloa Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Townsend Road over Shockaloa 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Townsend Road over Shockaloa Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Townsend Road over Shockaloa Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Townsend Road over Shockaloa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.