Pantherburn Road over Deer Creek
PoorSharkey County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T14N R 6W B · Structure no. SA6300000000054
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pantherburn Road over Deer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pantherburn Road over Deer Creek in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 4 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pantherburn Road over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pantherburn Road over Deer 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Pantherburn Road over Deer Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Pantherburn Road over Deer Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Pantherburn Road over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.