US Bridges

Carpenter RD over White Oak Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T12N R 5E B · Structure no. SA1500000000191

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carpenter RD over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carpenter RD over White Oak Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCarpenter RD
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
LocationSec 11 T12N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 309
Coordinates32.02894, -90.67875
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2014)
Projected traffic275 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$960,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carpenter RD over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carpenter RD over White Oak 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Carpenter RD over White Oak Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Carpenter RD over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Carpenter RD over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.