Williams Lake RD over Poter Creek
FairPosted for loadHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 7N R 3W · Structure no. SA2500000000359
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Williams Lake RD over Poter Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Williams Lake RD over Poter Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Williams Lake RD over Poter Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Williams Lake RD over Poter 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Williams Lake RD over Poter Creek carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Williams Lake RD over Poter Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Williams Lake RD over Poter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.