US Bridges

Woodlawn Road over Steel Creek

Good

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 3N R 3W · Structure no. SA7900000000080

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlawn Road over Steel Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodlawn Road over Steel Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesWoodlawn Road
CrossesSteel Creek
LocationSec 12 T 3N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 55
Coordinates31.24436, -91.37252
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Woodlawn Road over Steel Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodlawn Road over Steel 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Woodlawn Road over Steel Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Woodlawn Road over Steel Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Woodlawn Road over Steel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.