US Bridges

Co.Road 436 over Wilson Creek

FairPosted for load

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T10S R 4W B · Structure no. SA3600000000176

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Road 436 over Wilson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Road 436 over Wilson Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 930 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,395 by 2034. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCo.Road 436
CrossesWilson Creek
LocationSec 17 T10S R 4W B
RouteCounty Highway 844
CountyLafayette County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.21838, -89.64167
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2014)
Projected traffic1,395 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$396,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Road 436 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Road 436 over Wilson 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Co.Road 436 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Co.Road 436 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Road 436 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.