US Bridges

CO RD 73 over Puchshinnubie Creek

Good

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T20N R 2E B · Structure no. SA0800000000137

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 73 over Puchshinnubie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 73 over Puchshinnubie Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCO RD 73
CrossesPuchshinnubie Creek
LocationSec 24 T20N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 764
Coordinates33.58318, -90.03844
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2014)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 73 over Puchshinnubie Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 73 over Puchshinnubie 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 73 over Puchshinnubie Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 73 over Puchshinnubie Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CO RD 73 over Puchshinnubie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.