US Bridges

Dykes-Walthall Rd. over Silver Creek

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 1N R 9E · Structure no. SA570000000A039

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dykes-Walthall Rd. over Silver Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dykes-Walthall Rd. over Silver Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDykes-Walthall Rd.
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationSec 2 T 1N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 126
Coordinates31.08711, -90.27364
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic113 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$481,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dykes-Walthall Rd. over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dykes-Walthall Rd. over Silver 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Dykes-Walthall Rd. over Silver Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dykes-Walthall Rd. over Silver Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dykes-Walthall Rd. over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.