Waldron Street over Elam Creek
FairAlcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 2S R 7E · Structure no. SA0200000000059
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 300 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waldron Street over Elam Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Waldron Street over Elam Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Waldron Street over Elam Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Waldron Street over Elam 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Waldron Street over Elam Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Waldron Street over Elam Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Waldron Street over Elam Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.