Dentville Rd. over Choctaw Creek
FairPosted for loadCopiah County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 1N R 4W B · Structure no. SA1500000000034
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dentville Rd. over Choctaw Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dentville Rd. over Choctaw Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dentville Rd. over Choctaw Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dentville Rd. over Choctaw 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Dentville Rd. over Choctaw Creek carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Dentville Rd. over Choctaw Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Dentville Rd. over Choctaw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.