Fred West RD over Whetstone Branch
GoodWayne County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 9N R 8W B · Structure no. SA7700000000120
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fred West RD over Whetstone Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Fred West RD over Whetstone Branch in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 210 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fred West RD over Whetstone Branch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fred West RD 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Fred West RD over Whetstone Branch carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Fred West RD over Whetstone Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Fred West RD over Whetstone Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.