East Paxton Rd. over Swede Lake
FairSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T17N R 4W · Structure no. SA6700000000016
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Paxton Rd. over Swede Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying East Paxton Rd. over Swede Lake in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 47 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 East Paxton Rd. over Swede Lake built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is East Paxton Rd. over Swede Lake 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does East Paxton Rd. over Swede Lake carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is East Paxton Rd. over Swede Lake?
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 East Paxton Rd. over Swede Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.