Pickensville Road over Luxapalilia Creek
FairLowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T18S R18W · Structure no. SA4400000000099
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 480 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pickensville Road over Luxapalilia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pickensville Road over Luxapalilia Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2044. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pickensville Road over Luxapalilia Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pickensville Road over Luxapalilia 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Pickensville Road over Luxapalilia Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pickensville Road over Luxapalilia Creek?
The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Pickensville Road over Luxapalilia Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.