Pittsboro/H.Thorn over Chico Creek
PoorChickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T14S R 3E · Structure no. SA0900000000105
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 980
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pittsboro/H.Thorn over Chico Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pittsboro/H.Thorn over Chico Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 980 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Pittsboro/H.Thorn over Chico Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pittsboro/H.Thorn over Chico 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 2023.
How much traffic does Pittsboro/H.Thorn over Chico Creek carry?
About 980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pittsboro/H.Thorn over Chico Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Pittsboro/H.Thorn over Chico Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.