US Bridges

SR 42 over White Sand Creek

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI E US 84 · Structure no. 310004203301830

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
482 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 over White Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 42 over White Sand Creek in Jefferson Davis 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 482 ft (146.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 42
CrossesWhite Sand Creek
Location0.4 MI E US 84
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates31.58413, -89.86848
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length482 ft (146.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 42 over White Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 42 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 SR 42 over White Sand Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 42 over White Sand Creek?

The structure is 482 ft (146.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 42 over White Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.