S. Kennedy Road over Branch of Lobutcha Creek
PoorPosted for loadChoctaw County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T15N R10E · Structure no. SA1000000000102
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S. Kennedy Road over Branch of Lobutcha Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Kennedy Road over Branch of Lobutcha Creek in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 S. Kennedy Road over Branch of Lobutcha Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is S. Kennedy Road over Branch of Lobutcha 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 S. Kennedy Road over Branch of Lobutcha Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S. Kennedy Road over Branch of Lobutcha Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns S. Kennedy Road over Branch of Lobutcha Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.