US Bridges

County Road 194 over Mcwhorter Creek

Fair

Union County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 8S R 4E B · Structure no. SA7300000000141

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 194 over Mcwhorter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 194 over Mcwhorter Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 51 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2033. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 194
CrossesMcwhorter Creek
LocationSec 1 T 8S R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 80
CountyUnion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.41345, -88.84152
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic135 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 194 over Mcwhorter Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is County Road 194 over Mcwhorter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 194 over Mcwhorter Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 194 over Mcwhorter Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 194 over Mcwhorter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.