Salem Church Road over Little Varnell
GoodWalthall County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 3N R11E · Structure no. SA7400000000075
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem Church Road over Little Varnell is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem Church Road over Little Varnell in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salem Church Road over Little Varnell built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salem Church Road over Little Varnell 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Salem Church Road over Little Varnell carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Salem Church Road over Little Varnell?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Salem Church Road over Little Varnell?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.