Paducah Wells Road over Panola-Quitman Floodway
FairPosted for loadTallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T25N R 2E B · Structure no. SA6800000000090
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 840 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paducah Wells Road over Panola-Quitman Floodway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paducah Wells Road over Panola-Quitman Floodway in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paducah Wells Road over Panola-Quitman Floodway built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paducah Wells Road over Panola-Quitman Floodway 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Paducah Wells Road over Panola-Quitman Floodway carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Paducah Wells Road over Panola-Quitman Floodway?
The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Paducah Wells Road over Panola-Quitman Floodway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.