US Bridges

Wicker Road over Ferd Creek

Good

Amite County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 4N R 5E · Structure no. SA030000000A174

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wicker Road over Ferd Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Wicker Road over Ferd Creek in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWicker Road
CrossesFerd Creek
LocationSec 7 T 4N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 159
Coordinates31.32776, -90.74883
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wicker Road over Ferd Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wicker Road over Ferd 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wicker Road over Ferd Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wicker Road over Ferd Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wicker Road over Ferd Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.