Thaxton Hurricane over Butter Milk Branch
FairPontotoc County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 9S R 1E B · Structure no. SA5800000000016
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 630
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thaxton Hurricane over Butter Milk Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Thaxton Hurricane over Butter Milk Branch in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thaxton Hurricane over Butter Milk Branch built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thaxton Hurricane over Butter Milk Branch 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Thaxton Hurricane over Butter Milk Branch carry?
About 630 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Thaxton Hurricane over Butter Milk Branch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Thaxton Hurricane over Butter Milk Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.