US Bridges

Old West Point RD over Bch of Old Slush Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T19N R17E B · Structure no. SA4400000000129

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

About this bridge

Old West Point RD over Bch of Old Slush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old West Point RD over Bch of Old 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 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOld West Point RD
CrossesBch of Old Slush Creek
LocationSec 21 T19N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 188
Coordinates33.50725, -88.53026
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$299,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old West Point RD over Bch of Old Slush Creek built?

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

What condition is Old West Point RD over Bch of Old 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 February 2024.

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

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

How long is Old West Point RD over Bch of Old Slush Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old West Point RD over Bch of Old Slush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.