Sessums Road over Catalpa Creek
FairLowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T18N R16E B · Structure no. SA4400000000055
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sessums Road over Catalpa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sessums Road over Catalpa Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2045. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sessums Road over Catalpa Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sessums Road over Catalpa 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Sessums Road over Catalpa Creek carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sessums Road over Catalpa Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sessums Road over Catalpa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.