Ward Road over Silver Creek
GoodMarion County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 3N R12E B · Structure no. SA4600000000044
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 184 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ward Road over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ward Road over Silver Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ward Road over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ward Road over Silver 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 Ward Road over Silver Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ward Road over Silver Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ward Road over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.