US Bridges

Wade Vancleave RD over Little Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 5S R 7W B · Structure no. SA3000000000204

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wade Vancleave RD over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wade Vancleave RD over Little Creek in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesWade Vancleave RD
CrossesLittle Creek
LocationSec 17 T 5S R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 2001
Coordinates30.60353, -88.71043
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic700 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 Wade Vancleave RD over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wade Vancleave RD over Little 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wade Vancleave RD over Little Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wade Vancleave RD over Little Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wade Vancleave RD over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.