US Bridges

Shiloh Church Rd. over Branch of Pawticfaw

PoorClosed to traffic

Kemper County, Mississippi · SEC_21_T10N_R15E B · Structure no. SA3500000000154

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
21 ft
100 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shiloh Church Rd. over Branch of Pawticfaw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shiloh Church Rd. over Branch of Pawticfaw in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesShiloh Church Rd.
CrossesBranch of Pawticfaw
LocationSEC_21_T10N_R15E B
RouteCounty Highway 111
Coordinates32.69777, -88.76195
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans100
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shiloh Church Rd. over Branch of Pawticfaw built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shiloh Church Rd. over Branch of Pawticfaw 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 2024.

How much traffic does Shiloh Church Rd. over Branch of Pawticfaw carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shiloh Church Rd. over Branch of Pawticfaw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Shiloh Church Rd. over Branch of Pawticfaw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.