US Bridges

Goza-Stegal Road over Whiskey Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 1N R 3W · Structure no. SA1500000000030

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goza-Stegal Road over Whiskey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Goza-Stegal Road over Whiskey Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGoza-Stegal Road
CrossesWhiskey Creek
LocationSec 32 T 1N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 199
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.88233, -90.53192
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$285,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goza-Stegal Road over Whiskey Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goza-Stegal Road over Whiskey 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Goza-Stegal Road over Whiskey Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Goza-Stegal Road over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Goza-Stegal Road over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.