US Bridges

Togo Road over Broken Pumpkin Creek

Fair

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T16N R19E · Structure no. SA5200000000139

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Togo Road over Broken Pumpkin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Togo Road over Broken Pumpkin Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTogo Road
CrossesBroken Pumpkin Creek
LocationSec 7 T16N R19E
RouteCounty Highway 145
Coordinates33.26367, -88.38456
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$960,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Togo Road over Broken Pumpkin Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Togo Road over Broken Pumpkin 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Togo Road over Broken Pumpkin Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Togo Road over Broken Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Togo Road over Broken Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.