US Bridges

E. Williamsburg RD over Branch of Terrible Creek

Fair

Covington County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 8N R16W B · Structure no. SA1600000000069

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Williamsburg RD over Branch of Terrible Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying E. Williamsburg RD over Branch of Terrible Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 58 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE. Williamsburg RD
CrossesBranch of Terrible Creek
LocationSec 33 T 8N R16W B
RouteCounty Highway 913
Coordinates31.61709, -89.60646
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic363 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$279,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Williamsburg RD over Branch of Terrible Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is E. Williamsburg RD over Branch of Terrible 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 2024.

How much traffic does E. Williamsburg RD over Branch of Terrible Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E. Williamsburg RD over Branch of Terrible Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E. Williamsburg RD over Branch of Terrible Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.