Wahalak RD over Wahalak Creek
FairKemper County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T12N R17E B · Structure no. SA3500000000117
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wahalak RD over Wahalak Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Wahalak RD over Wahalak Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wahalak RD over Wahalak Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wahalak RD over Wahalak 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 RD over Wahalak Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Wahalak RD over Wahalak Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Wahalak RD over Wahalak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.