US Bridges

Wahalak Road over Sid Creek

Fair

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T12N R17E B · Structure no. SA3500000000115

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wahalak Road over Sid Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Wahalak Road over Sid Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 55 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 5 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesWahalak Road
CrossesSid Creek
LocationSec 11 T12N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 414
CountyKemper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.90364, -88.53211
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wahalak Road over Sid Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Wahalak Road over Sid 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wahalak Road over Sid Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Wahalak Road over Sid Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wahalak Road over Sid Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.