US Bridges

Lower Woodville RD over Little Beaver Creek

Fair

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 3N R 2W B · Structure no. SA7900000000075

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Woodville RD over Little Beaver Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Lower Woodville RD over Little Beaver Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesLower Woodville RD
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
LocationSec 32 T 3N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 126
Coordinates31.21163, -91.36361
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic380 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Woodville RD over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Woodville RD over Little Beaver 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Woodville RD over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lower Woodville RD over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Lower Woodville RD over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.