US Bridges

Fords Creek Road over Branch of Fords Creek

Good

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 2N R 2W · Structure no. SA7900000000037

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fords Creek Road over Branch of Fords Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fords Creek Road over Branch of Fords Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFords Creek Road
CrossesBranch of Fords Creek
LocationSec 3 T 2N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyWilkinson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.1649, -91.30518
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating96.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Fords Creek Road over Branch of Fords Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fords Creek Road over Branch of Fords 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 Fords Creek Road over Branch of Fords Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Fords Creek Road over Branch of Fords Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Fords Creek Road over Branch of Fords Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.