US Bridges

Willow Bend Mhp over Creek

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 6S R17W · Structure no. SA5500000000152

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Willow Bend Mhp over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Willow Bend Mhp over Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWillow Bend Mhp
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 34 T 6S R17W
RouteCounty Highway 810
Coordinates30.48524, -89.69045
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Bend Mhp over Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Bend Mhp over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Willow Bend Mhp over Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Willow Bend Mhp over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Willow Bend Mhp over Creek?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).