US Bridges

Williams ST over Town Creek

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T10N R 7E · Structure no. SA4000000000037

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams ST over Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Williams ST over Town Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWilliams ST
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSec 1 T10N R 7E
RouteCity Street 461
Coordinates32.7388, -89.53925
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2023)
Projected traffic720 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$868,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williams ST over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams ST over Town 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Williams ST over Town Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Williams ST over Town 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 Williams ST over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.