US Bridges

Williamson Road over Straight Fence Creek

GoodPosted for load

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 6N R 2W · Structure no. SA250000000A272

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
109 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williamson Road over Straight Fence Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Williamson Road over Straight Fence Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWilliamson Road
CrossesStraight Fence Creek
LocationSec 1 T 6N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 5034
Coordinates32.39318, -90.35318
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic390 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williamson Road over Straight Fence Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williamson Road over Straight Fence 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Williamson Road over Straight Fence Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Williamson Road over Straight Fence Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Williamson Road over Straight Fence Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.