US Bridges

River Road over Whites Creek

Good

George County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 3S R 7W B · Structure no. SA2000000000053

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
154 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Whites Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying River Road over Whites Creek in George County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesWhites Creek
LocationSec 16 T 3S R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 1114
Coordinates30.80899, -88.66492
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2024)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 River Road over Whites Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Whites 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Whites Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Whites Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Whites Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.