Cutts Road over Besa Chitto Creek
PoorClosed to trafficChoctaw County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T17N R10E · Structure no. SA1000000000032
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cutts Road over Besa Chitto Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cutts Road over Besa Chitto Creek in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 3 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cutts Road over Besa Chitto Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cutts Road over Besa Chitto 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Cutts Road over Besa Chitto Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cutts Road over Besa Chitto Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).
Who owns Cutts Road over Besa Chitto Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.