US Bridges

Salem Road over W Little THOMPS0N Creek

Good

Wayne County, Mississippi · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080705000003205

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Salem Road over W Little THOMPS0N Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Salem Road over W Little THOMPS0N Creek in Wayne 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSalem Road
CrossesW Little THOMPS0N Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 206.4
Coordinates31.4539, -88.9224
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Salem Road over W Little THOMPS0N Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Road over W Little THOMPS0N 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Salem Road over W Little THOMPS0N Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Salem Road over W Little THOMPS0N Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Road over W Little THOMPS0N Creek?

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