Wahalak Road over Wahalak Creek
GoodKemper County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T12N R17E B · Structure no. SA3500000000119
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wahalak Road over Wahalak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wahalak Road over Wahalak Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Road over Wahalak Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wahalak Road over Wahalak 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 Wahalak Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Wahalak Road over Wahalak Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Wahalak Road over Wahalak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.