Whitaker RD over Whitaker Creek
GoodWilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 47 T 1N R 1W B · Structure no. SA7900000000012
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitaker RD over Whitaker Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitaker RD over Whitaker Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2045. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitaker RD over Whitaker Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whitaker RD over Whitaker 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Whitaker RD over Whitaker Creek carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Whitaker RD over Whitaker Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Whitaker RD over Whitaker Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.