Walters Road over Bch Purvis Creek
GoodRankin County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 5N R 5E · Structure no. SA6100000000110
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walters Road over Bch Purvis Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Walters Road over Bch Purvis Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 420 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Walters Road over Bch Purvis Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walters Road over Bch Purvis 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Walters Road over Bch Purvis Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Walters Road over Bch Purvis Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Walters Road over Bch Purvis Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.