Virilla Road over Persimmon Creek
GoodMadison County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 9N R 1W B · Structure no. SA4500000000046
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Virilla Road over Persimmon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Virilla Road over Persimmon Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2035. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Virilla Road over Persimmon Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Virilla Road over Persimmon 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 2023.
How much traffic does Virilla Road over Persimmon Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Virilla Road over Persimmon Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Virilla Road over Persimmon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.