Leatherwood Road over Small Creek
PoorClosed to trafficPike County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 2N R 9E · Structure no. SA5700000000080
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Leatherwood Road over Small Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leatherwood Road over Small Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Leatherwood Road over Small Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Leatherwood Road over Small 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Leatherwood Road over Small Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Leatherwood Road over Small Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Leatherwood Road over Small Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.