US Bridges

South Patten Road over Bch of Pushepatapa Creek

Good

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 1N R12E · Structure no. SA7400000000019

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Patten Road over Bch of Pushepatapa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South Patten Road over Bch of Pushepatapa Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Patten Road
CrossesBch of Pushepatapa Creek
LocationSec 12 T 1N R12E
RouteCounty Highway 204
Coordinates31.06948, -89.94847
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Patten Road over Bch of Pushepatapa Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Patten Road over Bch of 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 South Patten Road over Bch of Pushepatapa Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is South Patten Road over Bch of Pushepatapa Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns South Patten Road over Bch of Pushepatapa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.