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Twin Bridges RD over Pushepatapa Creek

FairPosted for load

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 1N R12E B · Structure no. SA7400000000029

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Bridges RD over Pushepatapa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twin Bridges RD over Pushepatapa Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTwin Bridges RD
CrossesPushepatapa Creek
LocationSec 36 T 1N R12E B
RouteCounty Highway 1172
CountyWalthall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.00474, -89.94047
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6.9 US tons
Inventory rating4.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twin Bridges RD over Pushepatapa Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Bridges RD over Pushepatapa Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Twin Bridges RD over Pushepatapa Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Twin Bridges RD over Pushepatapa Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Bridges RD over Pushepatapa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.