James Ward Road over Elkins Creek
GoodChoctaw County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T17N R 8E · Structure no. SA1000000000021
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
James Ward Road over Elkins Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Ward Road over Elkins Creek in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was James Ward Road over Elkins Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is James Ward Road over Elkins 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does James Ward Road over Elkins Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is James Ward Road over Elkins Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns James Ward Road over Elkins Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.