Polktown Road over Creek
PoorJackson County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 4S R 6W B · Structure no. SA3000000000013
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 780
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Polktown Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Polktown Road over Creek in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Polktown Road over Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Polktown Road over 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 Polktown Road over Creek carry?
About 780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Polktown Road over Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Polktown Road over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.