Steve Johnson Road over Walesheba Creek
PoorClosed to trafficYazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T10N R 1W · Structure no. SA8200000000039
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steve Johnson Road over Walesheba Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Steve Johnson Road over Walesheba Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Steve Johnson Road over Walesheba Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Steve Johnson Road over Walesheba Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Steve Johnson Road over Walesheba Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Steve Johnson Road over Walesheba Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Steve Johnson Road over Walesheba Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.