US Bridges

Little Creek Road over Weldy Creek

Fair

Perry County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 2N R 9W B · Structure no. SA5600000000040

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Creek Road over Weldy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Little Creek Road over Weldy Creek in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLittle Creek Road
CrossesWeldy Creek
LocationSec 26 T 2N R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates31.11011, -88.87137
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Little Creek Road over Weldy Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Creek Road over Weldy 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 2023.

How much traffic does Little Creek Road over Weldy Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Little Creek Road over Weldy Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Little Creek Road over Weldy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.