Sparkman Road over Wahalak Ck
FairKemper County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T12N R18E · Structure no. SA3500000000120
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sparkman Road over Wahalak Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Sparkman Road over Wahalak Ck in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sparkman Road over Wahalak Ck built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sparkman Road over Wahalak Ck 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Sparkman Road over Wahalak Ck carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Sparkman Road over Wahalak Ck?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Sparkman Road over Wahalak Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.