US Bridges

Tommy Whitaker RD over Thompson Creek

Good

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 43 T 1N R 2W · Structure no. SA7900000000017

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tommy Whitaker RD over Thompson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tommy Whitaker RD over Thompson Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesTommy Whitaker RD
CrossesThompson Creek
LocationSec 43 T 1N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates31, -91.26417
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tommy Whitaker RD over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tommy Whitaker RD over Thompson 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 Tommy Whitaker RD over Thompson Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Tommy Whitaker RD over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Tommy Whitaker RD over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.