US Bridges

Carter Hill Road over Bch of Whisky Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T11N R 3W B · Structure no. SA1500000000201

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter Hill Road over Bch of Whisky Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Carter Hill Road over Bch of Whisky 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2047. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCarter Hill Road
CrossesBch of Whisky Creek
LocationSec 31 T11N R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 399
Coordinates31.88883, -90.54775
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic280 by 2047
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$186,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carter Hill Road over Bch of Whisky Creek built?

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

What condition is Carter Hill Road over Bch of Whisky 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 2024.

How much traffic does Carter Hill Road over Bch of Whisky Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Carter Hill Road over Bch of Whisky Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Carter Hill Road over Bch of Whisky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.