US Bridges

Whitaker Road over Little Comite Creek

Good

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 39 T 1N R 1E B · Structure no. SA7900000000008

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitaker Road over Little Comite Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Whitaker Road over Little Comite Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWhitaker Road
CrossesLittle Comite Creek
LocationSec 39 T 1N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 36
Coordinates31.02003, -91.08389
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic220 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitaker Road over Little Comite Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitaker Road over Little Comite 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 2023.

How much traffic does Whitaker Road over Little Comite Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Whitaker Road over Little Comite Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Whitaker Road over Little Comite Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.