Chip Pickering DR over Ponta Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 8N R16E B · Structure no. SA3800000000272
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chip Pickering DR over Ponta Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Chip Pickering DR over Ponta Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | 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 Chip Pickering DR over Ponta Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chip Pickering DR over Ponta 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Chip Pickering DR over Ponta Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Chip Pickering DR over Ponta Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Chip Pickering DR over Ponta Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.