US Bridges

Kipling RD over Pawticfaw Creek

FairPosted for load

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 9N R16E B · Structure no. SA3500000000019

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
193 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kipling RD over Pawticfaw Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kipling RD over Pawticfaw Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKipling RD
CrossesPawticfaw Creek
LocationSec 3 T 9N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 543
CountyKemper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.66302, -88.64601
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2021)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kipling RD over Pawticfaw Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kipling RD over Pawticfaw 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Kipling RD over Pawticfaw Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kipling RD over Pawticfaw Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Kipling RD over Pawticfaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.