US Bridges

Wal Mart Road over Town Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T17S R 6E · Structure no. SA1300000000085

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wal Mart Road over Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Wal Mart Road over Town Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWal Mart Road
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSec 10 T17S R 6E
RouteCity Street 6270
Coordinates33.60913, -88.65734
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating13 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 (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic3,750 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$402,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wal Mart Road over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Wal Mart Road over Town 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wal Mart Road over Town Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wal Mart Road over Town 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 Wal Mart Road over Town Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.