US Bridges

Westover Drive over Trib of Mixons Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 4N R14W · Structure no. SA3700000000128

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westover Drive over Trib of Mixons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Westover Drive over Trib of Mixons Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,750 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWestover Drive
CrossesTrib of Mixons Creek
LocationSec 1 T 4N R14W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLamar County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.3337, -89.35712
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2024)
Projected traffic6,750 by 2046
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$475,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westover Drive over Trib of Mixons Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westover Drive over Trib of Mixons 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Westover Drive over Trib of Mixons Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is Westover Drive over Trib of Mixons Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Westover Drive over Trib of Mixons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.