US Bridges

Old Highway # 6 over Weaver Creek Relief

Fair

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T13S R18W · Structure no. SA4800000000079

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
211
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway # 6 over Weaver Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Highway # 6 over Weaver Creek Relief in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 211 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOld Highway # 6
CrossesWeaver Creek Relief
LocationSec 2 T13S R18W
RouteCounty Highway 120
Coordinates33.97028, -88.39556
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Highway # 6 over Weaver Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Highway # 6 over Weaver Creek Relief 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 Old Highway # 6 over Weaver Creek Relief carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Old Highway # 6 over Weaver Creek Relief?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Highway # 6 over Weaver Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.