US Bridges

Chip Pickering DR over Wild Horse Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 8N R17E · Structure no. SA3800000000293

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chip Pickering DR over Wild Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chip Pickering DR over Wild Horse Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesChip Pickering DR
CrossesWild Horse Creek
LocationSec 30 T 8N R17E
RouteCounty Highway 1058
Coordinates32.50936, -88.59947
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2021)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chip Pickering DR over Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chip Pickering DR over Wild Horse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Chip Pickering DR over Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chip Pickering DR over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m).

Who owns Chip Pickering DR over Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.