US Bridges

Saxton Road over Techeva Creek

FairPosted for load

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T12N R 1E · Structure no. SA820000000A136

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saxton Road over Techeva Creek is a steel other carrying Saxton Road over Techeva Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 18 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
Coordinates32.90408, -90.19641
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2015)
Projected traffic135 by 2045
Trucks—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saxton Road over Techeva Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Saxton Road over Techeva Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Saxton Road over Techeva Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Saxton Road over Techeva Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.