US Bridges

Utica Institute RD over Trib of White Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 3N R 4W · Structure no. SA2500000000039

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Utica Institute RD over Trib of White Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Utica Institute RD over Trib of White Oak Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUtica Institute RD
CrossesTrib of White Oak Creek
LocationSec 32 T 3N R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 5346
Coordinates32.05128, -90.62222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$156,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Utica Institute RD over Trib of White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Utica Institute RD over Trib of White Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Utica Institute RD over Trib of White Oak Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Utica Institute RD over Trib of White Oak Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Utica Institute RD over Trib of White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.