US Bridges

East Wilkerson Fer over Slough

Good

George County, Mississippi · Sec 43 T 2S R 8W B · Structure no. SA200000000A037

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Wilkerson Fer over Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying East Wilkerson Fer over Slough in George 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesEast Wilkerson Fer
CrossesSlough
LocationSec 43 T 2S R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 111
Coordinates30.83528, -88.73139
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 East Wilkerson Fer over Slough built?

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

What condition is East Wilkerson Fer over Slough 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does East Wilkerson Fer over Slough carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East Wilkerson Fer over Slough?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns East Wilkerson Fer over Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.