US Bridges

Walkiah Bluff Road over Lotts Creek

Fair

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 5S R18W B · Structure no. SA5500000000140

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walkiah Bluff Road over Lotts Creek is a concrete slab carrying Walkiah Bluff Road over Lotts Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWalkiah Bluff Road
CrossesLotts Creek
LocationSec 36 T 5S R18W B
RouteCounty Highway 220
Coordinates30.57389, -89.76194
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 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 width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Walkiah Bluff Road over Lotts Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walkiah Bluff Road over Lotts 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Walkiah Bluff Road over Lotts Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Walkiah Bluff Road over Lotts Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Walkiah Bluff Road over Lotts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.