US Bridges

SR 404 over Wilkens Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Mississippi · 2.0 MI W US 51 · Structure no. 310040404900270

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 404 over Wilkens Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 404 over Wilkens Creek in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 404
CrossesWilkens Creek
Location2.0 MI W US 51
RouteState Highway 404
CountyMontgomery County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.63658, -89.74863
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$134 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 404 over Wilkens Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 404 over Wilkens 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 404 over Wilkens Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 404 over Wilkens Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 404 over Wilkens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.