US Bridges

E. St. Stephens RD over White Sand Creek

Fair

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 7N R19W B · Structure no. SA3300000000065

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
299 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. St. Stephens RD over White Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. St. Stephens RD over White Sand Creek in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2046. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE. St. Stephens RD
CrossesWhite Sand Creek
LocationSec 12 T 7N R19W B
RouteCounty Highway 156
Coordinates31.59313, -89.86021
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 E. St. Stephens RD over White Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. St. Stephens RD over White Sand 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E. St. Stephens RD over White Sand Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E. St. Stephens RD over White Sand Creek?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E. St. Stephens RD over White Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.