US Bridges

I 69 over Panther Creek Tributary

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · 2.6 MI E SR 301 · Structure no. 31003040170078B

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
511 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 69 over Panther Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 69 over Panther Creek Tributary in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2043. The structure is 511 ft (155.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 69
CrossesPanther Creek Tributary
Location2.6 MI E SR 301
RouteInterstate 69
Coordinates34.8645, -90.10164
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length511 ft (155.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 69 over Panther Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 69 over Panther Creek Tributary 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I 69 over Panther Creek Tributary carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 69 over Panther Creek Tributary?

The structure is 511 ft (155.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 69 over Panther Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.