US Bridges

Lower Woodville RD over Br of Second Creek

Fair

Adams County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 5N R 3W B · Structure no. SA0100000000020

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Woodville RD over Br of Second Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lower Woodville RD over Br of Second Creek in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLower Woodville RD
CrossesBr of Second Creek
LocationSec 10 T 5N R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 54
Coordinates31.40734, -91.39899
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$230,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Woodville RD over Br of Second Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Woodville RD over Br of Second 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lower Woodville RD over Br of Second Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lower Woodville RD over Br of Second Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Woodville RD over Br of Second Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.