Pinola-Braxton RD over Sanders Creek
FairSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 2N R 3E · Structure no. SA6400000000067
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pinola-Braxton RD over Sanders Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pinola-Braxton RD over Sanders Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pinola-Braxton RD over Sanders Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pinola-Braxton RD over Sanders Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Pinola-Braxton RD over Sanders Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pinola-Braxton RD over Sanders Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Pinola-Braxton RD over Sanders Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.