River Road over White Sand Creek
FairPosted for loadLawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 6N R20W B · Structure no. SA3900000000047
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 148 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 109
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over White Sand Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying River Road over White Sand Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 112 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 109 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2038. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over White Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is River Road over White Sand 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over White Sand Creek carry?
About 109 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is River Road over White Sand Creek?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over White Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.