White Star Road over Walker Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarrison County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 6S R11W B · Structure no. SA2400000000055
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,295
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
White Star Road over Walker Creek is a steel other carrying White Star Road over Walker Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,295 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,942 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was White Star Road over Walker Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is White Star Road over Walker Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does White Star Road over Walker Creek carry?
About 1,295 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is White Star Road over Walker Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns White Star Road over Walker Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.