US Bridges

Oliver Wilson RD over Halls Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 6N R10E · Structure no. SA3900000000028

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oliver Wilson RD over Halls Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Oliver Wilson RD over Halls Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 38 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2045. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOliver Wilson RD
CrossesHalls Creek
LocationSec 1 T 6N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 88
Coordinates31.51957, -90.15784
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic110 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$61,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oliver Wilson RD over Halls Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Oliver Wilson RD over Halls 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Oliver Wilson RD over Halls Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Oliver Wilson RD over Halls Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Oliver Wilson RD over Halls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.