Firetower Rd. over Pawticfaw Creek
GoodKemper County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T10N R17E B · Structure no. SA350000000A072
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 224 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Firetower Rd. over Pawticfaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Firetower Rd. over Pawticfaw Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Firetower Rd. over Pawticfaw Creek built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is Firetower Rd. over Pawticfaw Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Firetower Rd. over Pawticfaw Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Firetower Rd. over Pawticfaw Creek?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Firetower Rd. over Pawticfaw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.