US Bridges

Williams RD over Butler Creek

Fair

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 4N R 2E · Structure no. SA6100000000056

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams RD over Butler Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Williams RD over Butler Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWilliams RD
CrossesButler Creek
LocationSec 27 T 4N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 434
Coordinates32.16353, -90.08556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2024)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2044
Trucks20%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williams RD over Butler Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams RD over Butler 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Williams RD over Butler Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Williams RD over Butler Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Williams RD over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.