US Bridges

Sharon Road over Walnut Creek

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 9N R 3E B · Structure no. SA4500000000077

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharon Road over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sharon Road over Walnut Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSharon Road
CrossesWalnut Creek
LocationSec 25 T 9N R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 223
Coordinates32.59778, -89.93628
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 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 traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic120 by 2035
Trucks—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sharon Road over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharon Road over Walnut 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sharon Road over Walnut Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Sharon Road over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sharon Road over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.