US Bridges

Strickland Road over Whetstone Branch

Good

Wayne County, Mississippi · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080705000003162

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Strickland Road over Whetstone Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Strickland Road over Whetstone Branch in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesStrickland Road
CrossesWhetstone Branch
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 201.1
Coordinates31.56808, -88.81484
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Strickland Road over Whetstone Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strickland Road over Whetstone Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Strickland Road over Whetstone Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Strickland Road over Whetstone Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Strickland Road over Whetstone Branch?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.