Williams RD over Butler Creek
PoorRankin County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 4N R 2E · Structure no. SA6100000000057
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township 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 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Williams RD over Butler Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Williams RD over Butler Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Williams RD over Butler Creek carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Williams RD over Butler Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Williams RD over Butler Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.