US Bridges

Old Highway 15 over Pettigrew Creek

Good

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T13S R 3E · Structure no. SA0900000000162

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
703
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway 15 over Pettigrew Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Highway 15 over Pettigrew Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 703 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Highway 15
CrossesPettigrew Creek
LocationSec 20 T13S R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 2789
Coordinates33.92962, -89.00691
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic703 (2022)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old Highway 15 over Pettigrew Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Highway 15 over Pettigrew 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 2022.

How much traffic does Old Highway 15 over Pettigrew Creek carry?

About 703 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Highway 15 over Pettigrew Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Old Highway 15 over Pettigrew Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.