US Bridges

Mclaurin Road over Walls Creek

FairPosted for load

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 2N R12W B · Structure no. SA1800000000050

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
379
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mclaurin Road over Walls Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mclaurin Road over Walls Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 379 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMclaurin Road
CrossesWalls Creek
LocationSec 34 T 2N R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 622
Coordinates31.08565, -89.18851
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2024)
Projected traffic568 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$448,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mclaurin Road over Walls Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mclaurin Road over Walls 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mclaurin Road over Walls Creek carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mclaurin Road over Walls Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mclaurin Road over Walls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.