Deantown Road over Hickahala Creek
FairTate County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 5S R 6W · Structure no. SA6900000000065
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 222 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deantown Road over Hickahala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deantown Road over Hickahala Creek in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Deantown Road over Hickahala Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Deantown Road over Hickahala 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Deantown Road over Hickahala Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Deantown Road over Hickahala Creek?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Deantown Road over Hickahala Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.