US Bridges

Oak Hill/Fords Ck over Whitesand CR

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 2S R16W B · Structure no. SA5500000000031

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Hill/Fords Ck over Whitesand CR is a concrete slab carrying Oak Hill/Fords Ck over Whitesand CR in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2045. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOak Hill/Fords Ck
CrossesWhitesand CR
LocationSec 14 T 2S R16W B
RouteCounty Highway 1123
Coordinates30.86913, -89.57363
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2023)
Projected traffic910 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Oak Hill/Fords Ck over Whitesand CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Hill/Fords Ck over Whitesand CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Oak Hill/Fords Ck over Whitesand CR carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Oak Hill/Fords Ck over Whitesand CR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Hill/Fords Ck over Whitesand CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.