Whaley Road over Tippah Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 6S R 2W · Structure no. SA4700000000136
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whaley Road over Tippah Creek is a steel other carrying Whaley Road over Tippah Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whaley Road over Tippah Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whaley Road over Tippah 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Whaley Road over Tippah Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Whaley Road over Tippah Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Whaley Road over Tippah Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.