US Bridges

Batson Road over Wedgeworth Creek

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 4N R12W B · Structure no. SA180000000A095

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Batson Road over Wedgeworth Creek is a steel culvert carrying Batson Road over Wedgeworth Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBatson Road
CrossesWedgeworth Creek
LocationSec 21 T 4N R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 143
CountyForrest County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.30202, -89.21306
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Batson Road over Wedgeworth Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Batson Road over Wedgeworth 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 Batson Road over Wedgeworth Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Batson Road over Wedgeworth Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns Batson Road over Wedgeworth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.