Thaxton Road over Duncan Creek
GoodPontotoc County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 8S R 1E B · Structure no. SA5800000000004
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 630
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thaxton Road over Duncan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thaxton Road over Duncan Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thaxton Road over Duncan Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thaxton Road over Duncan 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Thaxton Road over Duncan Creek carry?
About 630 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Thaxton Road over Duncan Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Thaxton Road over Duncan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.