US Bridges

Bear Creek Road over White Oak Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 2N R 3W · Structure no. SA150000000A068

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
318 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Creek Road over White Oak Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bear Creek Road over White Oak Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2046. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesBear Creek Road
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
LocationSec 4 T 2N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 183
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.048, -90.51503
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$954,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bear Creek Road over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Creek Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bear Creek Road over White Oak Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bear Creek Road over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Creek Road over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.