Palmer Hhead RD over Little Red Creek
FairWayne County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 8N R 5W B · Structure no. SA7700000000073
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palmer Hhead RD over Little Red Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Palmer Hhead RD over Little Red Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palmer Hhead RD over Little Red Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palmer Hhead RD over Little Red 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Palmer Hhead RD over Little Red Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Palmer Hhead RD over Little Red Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Palmer Hhead RD over Little Red Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.