Sessum Road over Balucta Creek
GoodLeake County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 9N R 7E · Structure no. SA4000000000009
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sessum Road over Balucta Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sessum Road over Balucta Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2030. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sessum Road over Balucta Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sessum Road over Balucta Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Sessum Road over Balucta Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sessum Road over Balucta Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Sessum Road over Balucta Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.