Wilkens RD over Little Spring Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 5S R 3W B · Structure no. SA4700000000119
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilkens RD over Little Spring Creek is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilkens RD over Little Spring 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilkens RD over Little Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilkens RD over Little Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Wilkens RD over Little Spring Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wilkens RD over Little Spring Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Wilkens RD over Little Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.