Pearl River Avenue over Town Creek
GoodPosted for loadPike County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 3N R 7E · Structure no. SA5700000000101
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,940
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pearl River Avenue over Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pearl River Avenue over Town Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,940 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,910 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pearl River Avenue over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pearl River Avenue over Town Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Pearl River Avenue over Town Creek carry?
About 3,940 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pearl River Avenue over Town Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Pearl River Avenue over Town Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.