US Bridges

Old HWY 84 over White Sand Creek

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 8N R18W B · Structure no. SA3300000000085

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 84 over White Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 84 over White Sand Creek in Jefferson Davis 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 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld HWY 84
CrossesWhite Sand Creek
LocationSec 30 T 8N R18W B
RouteCounty Highway 101
Coordinates31.63929, -89.84716
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old HWY 84 over White Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is Old HWY 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 84 over White Sand Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 84 over White Sand Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 84 over White Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.