US Bridges

SR 18 over White Oak Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · 2.6 MI W SR 27 South · Structure no. 310001802502520

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
702 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over White Oak Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 702 ft (214.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location2.6 MI W SR 27 South
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates32.05868, -90.62316
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length702 ft (214.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 18 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over White Oak 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 702 ft (214.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.