Vaughan Road over Pepper Creek
PoorPosted for loadYazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T11N R 2E B · Structure no. SA8200000000104
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vaughan Road over Pepper Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Vaughan Road over Pepper Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Vaughan Road over Pepper Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vaughan Road over Pepper Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Vaughan Road over Pepper Creek carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Vaughan Road over Pepper Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Vaughan Road over Pepper Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.