US Bridges

Sally Parker Road over White Creek

Good

George County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 2S R 6W · Structure no. SA2000000000033

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sally Parker Road over White Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sally Parker Road over White Creek in George County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSally Parker Road
CrossesWhite Creek
LocationSec 30 T 2S R 6W
RouteCounty Highway 78
Coordinates30.84442, -88.62264
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Sally Parker Road over White Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sally Parker Road over White Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Sally Parker Road over White Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sally Parker Road over White Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sally Parker Road over White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.