US Bridges

Charlie Johnson RD over Wright Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 8N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000267

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charlie Johnson RD over Wright Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Charlie Johnson RD over Wright Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCharlie Johnson RD
CrossesWright Creek
LocationSec 11 T 8N R16E
RouteCounty Highway 1093
Coordinates32.55562, -88.62778
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic165 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$575,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charlie Johnson RD over Wright Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charlie Johnson RD over Wright 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Charlie Johnson RD over Wright Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Charlie Johnson RD over Wright Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Charlie Johnson RD over Wright Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.