US Bridges

SR 18 over White Oak Creek Trib #1

Good

Copiah County, Mississippi · 4.8 MI W SR 27 South · Structure no. 310001801502310

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over White Oak Creek Trib #1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over White Oak Creek Trib #1 in Copiah 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesWhite Oak Creek Trib #1
Location4.8 MI W SR 27 South
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates32.03532, -90.64426
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 18 over White Oak Creek Trib #1 built?

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

What condition is SR 18 over White Oak Creek Trib #1 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over White Oak Creek Trib #1 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over White Oak Creek Trib #1?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over White Oak Creek Trib #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.