US Bridges

Traxler RD over Bch White Oak Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 3N R 4W B · Structure no. SA2500000000038

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Traxler RD over Bch White Oak Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Traxler RD over Bch White Oak Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTraxler RD
CrossesBch White Oak Creek
LocationSec 32 T 3N R 4W B
RouteCounty Highway 4111
Coordinates32.06067, -90.63075
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 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 traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Traxler RD over Bch White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Traxler RD over Bch White Oak 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Traxler RD over Bch White Oak Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Traxler RD over Bch White Oak Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Traxler RD over Bch White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.