SR 48 over E Fork Pushepatapa River
FairWalthall County, Mississippi · 9.1 MI E SR 198 · Structure no. 310004807407130
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 201 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 48 over E Fork Pushepatapa River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 48 over E Fork Pushepatapa River in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR 48 over E Fork Pushepatapa River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 48 over E Fork Pushepatapa River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 48 over E Fork Pushepatapa River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 48 over E Fork Pushepatapa River?
The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR 48 over E Fork Pushepatapa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.