US Bridges

County Line Rd. over Bch of Wildcat Creek

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 3N R 5E B · Structure no. SA6100000000048

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Rd. over Bch of Wildcat Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Line Rd. over Bch of Wildcat Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Line Rd.
CrossesBch of Wildcat Creek
LocationSec 30 T 3N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 1402
Coordinates32.06187, -89.8315
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic440 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$127,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line Rd. over Bch of Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line Rd. over Bch of Wildcat 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Line Rd. over Bch of Wildcat Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Line Rd. over Bch of Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Line Rd. over Bch of Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.