US Bridges

Pisgah RD over Pechahalee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Benton County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 5S R 1E B · Structure no. SA0500000000042

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pisgah RD over Pechahalee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pisgah RD over Pechahalee Creek in Benton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPisgah RD
CrossesPechahalee Creek
LocationSec 20 T 5S R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 110
Coordinates34.64067, -89.21828
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pisgah RD over Pechahalee Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pisgah RD over Pechahalee 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pisgah RD over Pechahalee Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pisgah RD over Pechahalee Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pisgah RD over Pechahalee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.