US Bridges

Wilburn Taylor RD over Little Red Creek

Good

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 8N R 5W · Structure no. SA770000000A075

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
185 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilburn Taylor RD over Little Red Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Wilburn Taylor RD over Little Red Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesWilburn Taylor RD
CrossesLittle Red Creek
LocationSec 27 T 8N R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates31.62539, -88.47889
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilburn Taylor RD over Little Red Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilburn Taylor RD over Little Red 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wilburn Taylor RD over Little Red Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wilburn Taylor RD over Little Red Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wilburn Taylor RD over Little Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.