US Bridges

Myrleville Road over Walesheba Creek

Good

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T10N R 1W B · Structure no. SA8200000000023

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myrleville Road over Walesheba Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Myrleville Road over Walesheba Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMyrleville Road
CrossesWalesheba Creek
LocationSec 3 T10N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 597
Coordinates32.74297, -90.29378
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$321,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Myrleville Road over Walesheba Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Myrleville Road over Walesheba 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 2023.

How much traffic does Myrleville Road over Walesheba Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Myrleville Road over Walesheba Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Myrleville Road over Walesheba Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.