Old Highway 4 over Wilkins Creek
FairMarshall County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 4S R 3W · Structure no. SA4700000000087
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 4 over Wilkins Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Highway 4 over Wilkins Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Old Highway 4 over Wilkins Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 4 over Wilkins 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 2024.
How much traffic does Old Highway 4 over Wilkins Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 4 over Wilkins Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 4 over Wilkins Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.