US Bridges

Woods Road over Harper Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 7N R15E B · Structure no. SA380000000A171

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woods Road over Harper Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Woods Road over Harper Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWoods Road
CrossesHarper Creek
LocationSec 19 T 7N R15E B
RouteCounty Highway 790
Coordinates32.43467, -88.81274
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$630,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woods Road over Harper Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woods Road over Harper 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Woods Road over Harper Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Woods Road over Harper Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Woods Road over Harper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.