US Bridges

Pat Station Road over Bch of Sand Creek

Fair

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T19N R15E · Structure no. SA5300000000150

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pat Station Road over Bch of Sand Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pat Station Road over Bch of Sand Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesPat Station Road
CrossesBch of Sand Creek
LocationSec 20 T19N R15E
RouteCounty Highway 39
Coordinates33.49403, -88.7575
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2012)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$37,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pat Station Road over Bch of Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pat Station Road over Bch of Sand 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pat Station Road over Bch of Sand Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Pat Station Road over Bch of Sand Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pat Station Road over Bch of Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.