Welch LN over Long Creek
FairPosted for loadCopiah County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 1N R 2W · Structure no. SA1500000000020
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Welch LN over Long Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Welch LN over Long Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Welch LN over Long Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Welch LN over Long 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Welch LN over Long Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Welch LN over Long Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Welch LN over Long Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.