US Bridges

A.W.Williams Drive over Biba Wila Creek

Fair

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T19N R12E · Structure no. SA5300000000107

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A.W.Williams Drive over Biba Wila Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying A.W.Williams Drive over Biba Wila Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesA.W.Williams Drive
CrossesBiba Wila Creek
LocationSec 2 T19N R12E
RouteCounty Highway 103
CountyOktibbeha County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.53406, -89.01461
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2012)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A.W.Williams Drive over Biba Wila Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is A.W.Williams Drive over Biba Wila 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does A.W.Williams Drive over Biba Wila Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is A.W.Williams Drive over Biba Wila Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns A.W.Williams Drive over Biba Wila Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.