US Bridges

Fordsville Road over Collins Creek

Good

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 2N R11E B · Structure no. SA7400000000053

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fordsville Road over Collins Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fordsville Road over Collins Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2045. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFordsville Road
CrossesCollins Creek
LocationSec 27 T 2N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 200
Coordinates31.10982, -90.09027
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fordsville Road over Collins Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fordsville Road over Collins 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Fordsville Road over Collins Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fordsville Road over Collins Creek?

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

Who owns Fordsville Road over Collins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.