Wetonga Road over Whites Creek
FairDeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 3S R 9W · Structure no. SA1700000000082
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wetonga Road over Whites Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wetonga Road over Whites Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wetonga Road over Whites Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wetonga Road over Whites 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Wetonga Road over Whites Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wetonga Road over Whites Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Wetonga Road over Whites Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.