US Bridges

Lower Woodville RD over ST Catherines Creek

Fair

Adams County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 6N R 3W B · Structure no. SA010000000A043

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
603 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Woodville RD over ST Catherines Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Woodville RD over ST Catherines Creek in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2043. The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLower Woodville RD
CrossesST Catherines Creek
LocationSec 7 T 6N R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 157
Coordinates31.51799, -91.40971
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length603 ft (183.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Woodville RD over ST Catherines Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Woodville RD over ST Catherines 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lower Woodville RD over ST Catherines Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lower Woodville RD over ST Catherines Creek?

The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Woodville RD over ST Catherines Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.