US Bridges

Dexter Road over E Fk Pushepatapa Creek

Good

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 1N R12E B · Structure no. SA7400000000020

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dexter Road over E Fk Pushepatapa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dexter Road over E Fk Pushepatapa Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDexter Road
CrossesE Fk Pushepatapa Creek
LocationSec 15 T 1N R12E B
RouteCounty Highway 1172
Coordinates31.04707, -89.98153
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2023)
Projected traffic520 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Dexter Road over E Fk Pushepatapa Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dexter Road over E Fk 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 Dexter Road over E Fk Pushepatapa Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dexter Road over E Fk Pushepatapa Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Dexter Road over E Fk Pushepatapa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.