Dexter Road over Pushepatapa Creek
GoodWalthall County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 1N R12E B · Structure no. SA7400000000027
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dexter Road over Pushepatapa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dexter Road over Pushepatapa Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Dexter Road over Pushepatapa Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dexter 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 Dexter Road over Pushepatapa Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Dexter Road over Pushepatapa Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Dexter Road over Pushepatapa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.