Fent-Panhandle RD over Tibby Creek
PoorClosed to trafficChoctaw County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T16N R10E B · Structure no. SA1000000000010
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fent-Panhandle RD over Tibby Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fent-Panhandle RD over Tibby Creek in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 59 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fent-Panhandle RD over Tibby Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Fent-Panhandle RD over Tibby 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 2024.
How much traffic does Fent-Panhandle RD over Tibby Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Fent-Panhandle RD over Tibby Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Fent-Panhandle RD over Tibby Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.