US Bridges

Kirklin Road over Kirklin Creek

FairPosted for load

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 1N R11E B · Structure no. SA7400000000015

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirklin Road over Kirklin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Kirklin Road over Kirklin Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2045. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKirklin Road
CrossesKirklin Creek
LocationSec 20 T 1N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 183
CountyWalthall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.04335, -90.11548
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirklin Road over Kirklin Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirklin Road over 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 Kirklin Creek carry?

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

How long is Kirklin Road over Kirklin Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kirklin Road over Kirklin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.