US Bridges

US 84 over White Sand Creek

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI E SR 13 · Structure no. 21000840331031B

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
573 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over White Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over White Sand Creek in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2043. The structure is 573 ft (174.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesWhite Sand Creek
Location0.3 MI E SR 13
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates31.61499, -89.85258
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length573 ft (174.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2023)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 84 over White Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over White Sand 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over White Sand Creek carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over White Sand Creek?

The structure is 573 ft (174.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over White Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.