SR 35 over Petacocowa Creek
PoorPosted for loadCarroll County, Mississippi · 13.9 MI N US 82 · Structure no. 310003500821130
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 260 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 35 over Petacocowa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over Petacocowa Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 SR 35 over Petacocowa Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 35 over Petacocowa 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 35 over Petacocowa Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 35 over Petacocowa Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR 35 over Petacocowa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.