US Bridges

Whiteoak Road over Whiteoak Bayou

Good

Tunica County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 4S R11W B · Structure no. SA7200000000056

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiteoak Road over Whiteoak Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Whiteoak Road over Whiteoak Bayou in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesWhiteoak Road
CrossesWhiteoak Bayou
LocationSec 34 T 4S R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 195
Coordinates34.68666, -90.35834
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whiteoak Road over Whiteoak Bayou built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whiteoak Road over Whiteoak Bayou 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Whiteoak Road over Whiteoak Bayou carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Whiteoak Road over Whiteoak Bayou?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns Whiteoak Road over Whiteoak Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.