US Bridges

Ohio Road over Durden Creek

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Mississippi · South of Wabash Road · Structure no. CEPERDMS0000001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Ohio Road over Durden Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Ohio Road over Durden Creek in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOhio Road
CrossesDurden Creek
LocationSouth of Wabash Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates32.30603, -90.86424
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$56,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ohio Road over Durden Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ohio Road over Durden Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Ohio Road over Durden Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ohio Road over Durden Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio Road over Durden Creek?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).