US Bridges

Winterville-Prisc over Creek

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T19N R 7W B · Structure no. SA7600000000280

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winterville-Prisc over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Winterville-Prisc over Creek in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesWinterville-Prisc
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 9 T19N R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 616
Coordinates33.51689, -90.93392
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.8 US tons
Inventory rating6.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$633,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winterville-Prisc over Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winterville-Prisc over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Winterville-Prisc over Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Winterville-Prisc over Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Winterville-Prisc over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.