SR 48 over W Fork Pushepatapa Creek
GoodWalthall County, Mississippi · 5.9 MI E SR 198 · Structure no. 310004807406770
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 48 over W Fork Pushepatapa Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 48 over W Fork Pushepatapa Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 48 over W Fork Pushepatapa Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 48 over W Fork Pushepatapa Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 48 over W Fork Pushepatapa Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 48 over W Fork Pushepatapa Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 48 over W Fork Pushepatapa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.