Posey Bridge Road over Tuxachanie Creek Branch
FairHarrison County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 6S R 9W · Structure no. SA2400000000039
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 736
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Posey Bridge Road over Tuxachanie Creek Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Posey Bridge Road over Tuxachanie Creek Branch in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 736 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,105 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Posey Bridge Road over Tuxachanie Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Posey Bridge Road over Tuxachanie Creek Branch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Posey Bridge Road over Tuxachanie Creek Branch carry?
About 736 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Posey Bridge Road over Tuxachanie Creek Branch?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Posey Bridge Road over Tuxachanie Creek Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.