US Bridges

Ward Road over Davis Creek

Good

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 8S R 8W · Structure no. SA540000000A079

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ward Road over Davis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ward Road over Davis Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWard Road
CrossesDavis Creek
LocationSec 6 T 8S R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 180
CountyPanola County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.41509, -90.08738
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ward Road over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ward Road over Davis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Ward Road over Davis Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ward Road over Davis Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Ward Road over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.