US Bridges

Whitaker Road over Drainage Canal

FairPosted for load

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 9N R 4W · Structure no. SA8200000000019

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitaker Road over Drainage Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Whitaker Road over Drainage Canal in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitaker Road
CrossesDrainage Canal
LocationSec 10 T 9N R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.64256, -90.59814
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 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 width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$113,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitaker Road over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitaker Road over Drainage Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Whitaker Road over Drainage Canal carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Whitaker Road over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Whitaker Road over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.