US Bridges

Old West Point RD over Oak Slush Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T19N R17E B · Structure no. SA4400000000105

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old West Point RD over Oak Slush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old West Point RD over Oak Slush Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOld West Point RD
CrossesOak Slush Creek
LocationSec 21 T19N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 188
Coordinates33.50734, -88.52095
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2022)
Projected traffic960 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old West Point RD over Oak Slush Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old West Point RD over Oak Slush 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old West Point RD over Oak Slush Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old West Point RD over Oak Slush Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old West Point RD over Oak Slush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.