US Bridges

Ridgewood RD over White Oak Creek

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 6N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000211

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgewood RD over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridgewood RD over White Oak Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRidgewood RD
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
LocationSec 12 T 6N R 1E
RouteCity Street 7278
Coordinates32.38384, -90.14194
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2020)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$550,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgewood RD over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgewood RD over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ridgewood RD over White Oak Creek carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ridgewood RD over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgewood RD over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.