Fentress-Panhandle over Briar Creek
FairChoctaw County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T15N R10E B · Structure no. SA1000000000005
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fentress-Panhandle over Briar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fentress-Panhandle over Briar Creek in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fentress-Panhandle over Briar Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fentress-Panhandle over Briar 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Fentress-Panhandle over Briar Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Fentress-Panhandle over Briar Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Fentress-Panhandle over Briar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.