Scotland Road over Walesheba Creek
PoorPosted for loadYazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T10N R 1W B · Structure no. SA8200000000045
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scotland Road over Walesheba Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Scotland Road over Walesheba Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 37 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2048. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Scotland 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Scotland Road over Walesheba Creek carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Scotland 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 25 ft wide.
Who owns Scotland Road over Walesheba Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.