Pearce Road over Techeva Creek
PoorPosted for loadYazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T13N R 1E · Structure no. SA8200000000202
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pearce Road over Techeva Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pearce Road over Techeva Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 4 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Pearce Road over Techeva Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pearce Road over Techeva 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Pearce Road over Techeva Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pearce Road over Techeva Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Pearce Road over Techeva Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.