US Bridges

Raccoon Road over White Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 2N R 3W · Structure no. SA7900000000046

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
111 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raccoon Road over White Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raccoon Road over White Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRaccoon Road
CrossesWhite Creek
LocationSec 16 T 2N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 161
CountyWilkinson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.15078, -91.4199
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic75 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raccoon Road over White Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raccoon Road over White Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Raccoon Road over White Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Raccoon Road over White Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Raccoon Road over White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.