US Bridges

William Carey Pkwy over Branch of Burketts Creek

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000162

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

William Carey Pkwy over Branch of Burketts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying William Carey Pkwy over Branch of Burketts Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWilliam Carey Pkwy
CrossesBranch of Burketts Creek
LocationSec 22 T 4N R13W
RouteCity Street 9338
Coordinates31.30051, -89.29449
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was William Carey Pkwy over Branch of Burketts Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is William Carey Pkwy over Branch of Burketts 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does William Carey Pkwy over Branch of Burketts Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is William Carey Pkwy over Branch of Burketts Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns William Carey Pkwy over Branch of Burketts Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.