Old West Point RD over Oak Slush Creek
FairPosted for loadLowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T19N R17E B · Structure no. SA4400000000109
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 200 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old West Point RD over Oak Slush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old West Point RD over Oak Slush Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old West Point RD over Oak Slush Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old West Point RD over Oak Slush 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Old West Point RD over Oak Slush Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old West Point RD over Oak Slush Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Old West Point RD over Oak Slush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.