US Bridges

Walker Church Road over Unnamed Creek

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 8S R10E · Structure no. SA2900000000144

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Church Road over Unnamed Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Walker Church Road over Unnamed Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWalker Church Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationSec 4 T 8S R10E
RouteCounty Highway 79
Coordinates34.40806, -88.24722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 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 traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic68 by 2043
Trucks—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker Church Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Church Road over Unnamed 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Walker Church Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Walker Church Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Church Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.