Buttputter NO.118 over Buttputter Creek
PoorGrenada County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T22N R 7E · Structure no. SA2200000000043
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buttputter NO.118 over Buttputter Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Buttputter NO.118 over Buttputter Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Buttputter NO.118 over Buttputter Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buttputter NO.118 over Buttputter 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 Buttputter NO.118 over Buttputter Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Buttputter NO.118 over Buttputter Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Buttputter NO.118 over Buttputter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.