Fire Tower RD over Pegies Creek
FairCopiah County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 9N R10E · Structure no. SA1500000000134
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fire Tower RD over Pegies Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fire Tower RD over Pegies Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 Fire Tower RD over Pegies Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fire Tower RD over Pegies 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Fire Tower RD over Pegies Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Fire Tower RD over Pegies Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Fire Tower RD over Pegies Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.