US Bridges

Pugh Road over Gum Creek

FairPosted for load

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 8S R10E · Structure no. SA290000000A031

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pugh Road over Gum Creek is a steel continuous other carrying Pugh Road over Gum Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPugh Road
CrossesGum Creek
LocationSec 14 T 8S R10E
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyItawamba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.38114, -88.21035
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3.1 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2021)
Projected traffic68 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pugh Road over Gum Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pugh Road over Gum 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 Pugh Road over Gum Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Pugh Road over Gum Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Pugh Road over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.