US Bridges

Wahalak Road over Creek

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T12N R17E B · Structure no. SA3500000000116

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wahalak Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wahalak Road over Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesWahalak Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 11 T12N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 414
Coordinates32.90469, -88.53092
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$570,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wahalak Road over Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wahalak Road over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wahalak Road over Creek carry?

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

How long is Wahalak Road over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Wahalak Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.