US Bridges

Hartzog Road over Branch of Pushapatope

Good

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 1N R13E · Structure no. SA7400000000135

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartzog Road over Branch of Pushapatope is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Hartzog Road over Branch of Pushapatope in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHartzog Road
CrossesBranch of Pushapatope
LocationSec 19 T 1N R13E
RouteCounty Highway 224
Coordinates31.03914, -89.92567
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hartzog Road over Branch of Pushapatope built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartzog Road over Branch of Pushapatope 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hartzog Road over Branch of Pushapatope carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hartzog Road over Branch of Pushapatope?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Hartzog Road over Branch of Pushapatope?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.