Chip Pickering DR over Ponta Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 8N R16E B · Structure no. SA3800000000280
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chip Pickering DR over Ponta Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 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 580 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Chip Pickering DR over Ponta Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Chip Pickering DR over Ponta Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.