US Bridges

Whatley Road over Mill Creek

Good

Perry County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 1N R11W · Structure no. SA5600000000013

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whatley Road over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Whatley Road over Mill Creek in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWhatley Road
CrossesMill Creek
LocationSec 14 T 1N R11W
RouteCounty Highway 107
Coordinates31.04214, -89.07227
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whatley Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whatley Road over Mill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Whatley Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whatley Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Whatley Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.