Whittington Road over Zion Hill Creek
PoorAmite County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 4N R 4E · Structure no. SA0300000000163
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whittington Road over Zion Hill Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whittington Road over Zion Hill Creek in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whittington Road over Zion Hill Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whittington Road over Zion Hill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Whittington Road over Zion Hill Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Whittington Road over Zion Hill Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Whittington Road over Zion Hill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.