Pyland-Thorn Road over Mud Creek
FairChickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T13S R 2E B · Structure no. SA0900000000046
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pyland-Thorn Road over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pyland-Thorn Road over Mud Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Pyland-Thorn Road over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pyland-Thorn Road over Mud 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Pyland-Thorn Road over Mud Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pyland-Thorn Road over Mud Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Pyland-Thorn Road over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.