Pitts Road over Big Creek
GoodForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 5N R14W B · Structure no. SA1800000000212
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 191 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pitts Road over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pitts Road over Big Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Pitts Road over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pitts Road over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Pitts Road over Big Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pitts Road over Big Creek?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Pitts Road over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.