Scotland Road over Walesheba Creek
GoodYazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T10N R 1W B · Structure no. SA8200000000044
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scotland Road over Walesheba Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scotland Road over Walesheba Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2037. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scotland Road over Walesheba Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Scotland 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 Scotland Road over Walesheba Creek carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Scotland Road over Walesheba Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Scotland Road over Walesheba Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.