Sunshine RD over Ponta Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 8N R16E B · Structure no. SA3800000000275
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunshine RD over Ponta Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sunshine RD over Ponta Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunshine RD over Ponta Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sunshine RD 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 Sunshine RD over Ponta Creek carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sunshine RD over Ponta Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Sunshine RD over Ponta Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.