Mt. Pisgah Road over Burkhalter Creek
PoorTallahatchie County, Mississippi · SEC_27_T26N_R 3E B · Structure no. SA6800000000128
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt. Pisgah Road over Burkhalter Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mt. Pisgah Road over Burkhalter Creek in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3 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, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt. Pisgah Road over Burkhalter Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mt. Pisgah Road over Burkhalter 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Mt. Pisgah Road over Burkhalter Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Mt. Pisgah Road over Burkhalter Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Mt. Pisgah Road over Burkhalter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.