US Bridges

Walter Anderson RD over Dixons Creek

Good

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 2N R 1E · Structure no. SA7900000000027

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walter Anderson RD over Dixons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Walter Anderson RD over Dixons 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWalter Anderson RD
CrossesDixons Creek
LocationSec 5 T 2N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 76
Coordinates31.16481, -91.13407
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic60 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walter Anderson RD over Dixons Creek built?

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

What condition is Walter Anderson RD over Dixons 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 Walter Anderson RD over Dixons Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Walter Anderson RD over Dixons Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Walter Anderson RD over Dixons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.