Old Westville Road over Tanyard Creek
GoodPosted for loadSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T10N R19W · Structure no. SA6400000000125
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Westville Road over Tanyard Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Westville Road over Tanyard Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 Old Westville Road over Tanyard Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Westville Road over Tanyard 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Old Westville Road over Tanyard Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Westville Road over Tanyard Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old Westville Road over Tanyard Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.