US Bridges

Saxton Road over Techeva Creek

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T12N R 1E · Structure no. SA8200000000137

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saxton Road over Techeva Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saxton Road over Techeva Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSaxton Road
CrossesTecheva Creek
LocationSec 9 T12N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.90308, -90.19808
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2017)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$570,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saxton Road over Techeva Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saxton Road over Techeva 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 2023.

How much traffic does Saxton Road over Techeva Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Saxton Road over Techeva Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Saxton Road over Techeva Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.