US Bridges

Wind Mill Road over Spring Creek

Good

Clay County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T17S R 7E · Structure no. SA1300000000127

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wind Mill Road over Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wind Mill Road over Spring Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesWind Mill Road
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationSec 34 T17S R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.55361, -88.54514
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wind Mill Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wind Mill Road over Spring 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wind Mill Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wind Mill Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Wind Mill Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.