Mckenzie Road over Varnell Creek
GoodWalthall County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 3N R11E B · Structure no. SA7400000000078
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mckenzie Road over Varnell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mckenzie Road over Varnell Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mckenzie Road over Varnell Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mckenzie Road over Varnell 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Mckenzie Road over Varnell Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mckenzie Road over Varnell Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Mckenzie Road over Varnell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.