US Bridges

Old Agency Road over White Oak Creek

Fair

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 7N R 1E B · Structure no. SA4500000000003

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Agency Road over White Oak Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Agency Road over White Oak Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 46 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 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,395 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Agency Road
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
LocationSec 27 T 7N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 7302
Coordinates32.42639, -90.17972
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2015)
Projected traffic1,395 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Agency Road over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Old Agency Road over White Oak 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Old Agency Road over White Oak Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Agency Road over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Agency Road over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.