US Bridges

CO RD 46 over Whites Creek

Good

Webster County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T20N R10E · Structure no. SA7800000000065

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 46 over Whites Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 46 over Whites Creek in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 46
CrossesWhites Creek
LocationSec 30 T20N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates33.57203, -89.29764
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2014)
Projected traffic135 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CO RD 46 over Whites Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 46 over Whites 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 46 over Whites Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CO RD 46 over Whites Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CO RD 46 over Whites Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.