US Bridges

Kirklin Road over Branch of Kirklin Creek

Fair

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 1N R11E B · Structure no. SA7400000000014

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirklin Road over Branch of Kirklin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kirklin Road over Branch of Kirklin Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKirklin Road
CrossesBranch of Kirklin Creek
LocationSec 20 T 1N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 183
CountyWalthall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.04278, -90.11523
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Kirklin Road over Branch of Kirklin Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirklin Road over Branch of Kirklin 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Kirklin Road over Branch of Kirklin Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kirklin Road over Branch of Kirklin Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Kirklin Road over Branch of Kirklin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.