US Bridges

Fort Adams-Pond RD over Creek

Good

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 45 T 2N R 4W · Structure no. SA7900000000055

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Adams-Pond RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fort Adams-Pond RD over Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFort Adams-Pond RD
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 45 T 2N R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 118
Coordinates31.08891, -91.54424
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fort Adams-Pond RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Adams-Pond RD over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fort Adams-Pond RD over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fort Adams-Pond RD over Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Adams-Pond RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.