Wpa Road over Black Creek
FairLamar County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 4N R15W B · Structure no. SA3700000000095
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wpa Road over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wpa Road over Black Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2046. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wpa Road over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wpa Road over Black 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Wpa Road over Black Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Wpa Road over Black Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Wpa Road over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.