SR 48 over Waggoner Creek
GoodAmite County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI E SR 569 South · Structure no. 310004800301180
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 360 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 48 over Waggoner Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 48 over Waggoner Creek in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 48 over Waggoner Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 48 over Waggoner Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 48 over Waggoner Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SR 48 over Waggoner Creek?
The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 48 over Waggoner Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.