US Bridges

Silver Creek Road over Silver Creek

Fair

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 3N R 1W · Structure no. SA7900000000057

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Creek Road over Silver Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Silver Creek Road over Silver Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSilver Creek Road
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationSec 4 T 3N R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 67
Coordinates31.24917, -91.2225
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.6 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2013)
Projected traffic225 by 2033
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silver Creek Road over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver Creek Road over Silver 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Silver Creek Road over Silver Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Silver Creek Road over Silver Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Silver Creek Road over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.