US Bridges

SR 30 over Wilhite Creek

Good

Union County, Mississippi · 6.6 MI E SR 15 · Structure no. 310003007303990

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 30 over Wilhite Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 30 over Wilhite Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSR 30
CrossesWilhite Creek
Location6.6 MI E SR 15
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates34.53683, -88.91463
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 30 over Wilhite Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 30 over Wilhite 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 30 over Wilhite Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 30 over Wilhite Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 30 over Wilhite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.