Benndale Road over Sweetwater Creek
FairPerry County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 1S R 9W B · Structure no. SA5600000000021
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Benndale Road over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Benndale Road over Sweetwater Creek in Perry 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Benndale Road over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Benndale Road over Sweetwater 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 2023.
How much traffic does Benndale Road over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Benndale Road over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Benndale Road over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.