US Bridges

Co.Road 235 over Branch of Puskus Creek

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 7S R 2W B · Structure no. SA3600000000025

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Road 235 over Branch of Puskus Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co.Road 235 over Branch of Puskus Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCo.Road 235
CrossesBranch of Puskus Creek
LocationSec 26 T 7S R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates34.44013, -89.38566
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Road 235 over Branch of Puskus Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Road 235 over Branch of Puskus 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Co.Road 235 over Branch of Puskus Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co.Road 235 over Branch of Puskus Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Co.Road 235 over Branch of Puskus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.