Co.Road 249 over Puskus Creek
PoorPosted for loadLafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 7S R 1W B · Structure no. SA3600000000018
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 173 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co.Road 249 over Puskus Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Road 249 over Puskus Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2034. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co.Road 249 over Puskus Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co.Road 249 over Puskus 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Co.Road 249 over Puskus Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Co.Road 249 over Puskus Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Co.Road 249 over Puskus Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.