US Bridges

Gilmer Wilburn RD over Gilmer Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T18N R17E B · Structure no. SA4400000000072

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilmer Wilburn RD over Gilmer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Gilmer Wilburn RD over Gilmer Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGilmer Wilburn RD
CrossesGilmer Creek
LocationSec 21 T18N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 184
Coordinates33.4081, -88.51908
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilmer Wilburn RD over Gilmer Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilmer Wilburn RD over Gilmer 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Gilmer Wilburn RD over Gilmer Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gilmer Wilburn RD over Gilmer Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gilmer Wilburn RD over Gilmer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.