Fugates Road over Deer Creek
FairPosted for loadYazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T10N R 1E B · Structure no. SA8200000000029
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fugates Road over Deer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fugates Road over Deer Creek in Yazoo 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Fugates Road over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fugates Road over Deer 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Fugates Road over Deer Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Fugates Road over Deer Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Fugates Road over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.