US Bridges

Whitten Road over Dawson Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 3S R 3W · Structure no. SA4700000000060

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitten Road over Dawson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Whitten Road over Dawson Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 5 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitten Road
CrossesDawson Creek
LocationSec 15 T 3S R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.82559, -89.50275
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2021)
Projected traffic83 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$501,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitten Road over Dawson Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitten Road over Dawson 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Whitten Road over Dawson Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Whitten Road over Dawson Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Whitten Road over Dawson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.