Fordsville Road over Pushepatapa Creek
GoodWalthall County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 1N R12E B · Structure no. SA7400000000018
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fordsville Road over Pushepatapa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fordsville Road over Pushepatapa Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fordsville Road over Pushepatapa Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fordsville Road over 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Fordsville Road over Pushepatapa Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Fordsville Road over Pushepatapa Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Fordsville Road over Pushepatapa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.