SR 39 over Pawticfaw Creek
PoorKemper County, Mississippi · 6.3 MI N Lauderdale Cl · Structure no. 310003903502130
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 39 over Pawticfaw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over Pawticfaw Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 39 over Pawticfaw Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 39 over Pawticfaw 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 39 over Pawticfaw Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 39 over Pawticfaw Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR 39 over Pawticfaw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.