US Bridges

George Williams RD over Big Creek

Good

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 4N R 7W · Structure no. SA2100000000079

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Williams RD over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying George Williams RD over Big Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGeorge Williams RD
CrossesBig Creek
LocationSec 15 T 4N R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 115
Coordinates31.31603, -88.67876
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 George Williams RD over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Williams RD over Big 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does George Williams RD over Big Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is George Williams RD over Big Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns George Williams RD over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.