Stokes Road over Panther Creek
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 9N R 2E B · Structure no. SA4500000000067
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stokes Road over Panther Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Stokes Road over Panther Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stokes Road over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stokes Road over Panther 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Stokes Road over Panther Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Stokes Road over Panther Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Stokes Road over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.