Old West Point RD over Catalpa Creek
PoorLowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T19N R16E B · Structure no. SA4400000000100
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old West Point RD over Catalpa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old West Point RD over Catalpa Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 640 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2044. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old West Point RD over Catalpa Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old West Point RD over Catalpa Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Old West Point RD over Catalpa Creek carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old West Point RD over Catalpa Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old West Point RD over Catalpa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.