US Bridges

Kirklin Road over Collins Creek

GoodPosted for load

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 2N R11E B · Structure no. SA7400000000056

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
190 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirklin Road over Collins Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kirklin Road over Collins Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. 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 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKirklin Road
CrossesCollins Creek
LocationSec 32 T 2N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 183
Coordinates31.10317, -90.12182
Functional classRural Major 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 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$509,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirklin Road over Collins Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirklin 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 Kirklin Road over Collins Creek carry?

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

How long is Kirklin Road over Collins Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Kirklin Road over Collins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.