US Bridges

Old HWY 24 East over Branch of Mcgee Creek

Good

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 2N R11E · Structure no. SA7400000000051

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 24 East over Branch of Mcgee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 24 East over Branch of Mcgee Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

CarriesOld HWY 24 East
CrossesBranch of Mcgee Creek
LocationSec 20 T 2N R11E
RouteCounty Highway 112
Coordinates31.12169, -90.11905
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Old HWY 24 East over Branch of Mcgee Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 24 East over Branch of Mcgee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 24 East over Branch of Mcgee Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 24 East over Branch of Mcgee Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old HWY 24 East over Branch of Mcgee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.