US Bridges

Warrenton RD over Trib of Rapalje Creek

Fair

Claiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 41 T12N R 3E · Structure no. SA1100000000053

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warrenton RD over Trib of Rapalje Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Warrenton RD over Trib of Rapalje Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWarrenton RD
CrossesTrib of Rapalje Creek
LocationSec 41 T12N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates31.96844, -90.91581
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warrenton RD over Trib of Rapalje Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warrenton RD over Trib of Rapalje 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Warrenton RD over Trib of Rapalje Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Warrenton RD over Trib of Rapalje Creek?

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

Who owns Warrenton RD over Trib of Rapalje Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.