US Bridges

Myrleville Road over Walesheba Creek

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T11N R 1W B · Structure no. SA8200000000081

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
164 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
420
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 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMyrleville Road
CrossesWalesheba Creek
LocationSec 28 T11N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 597
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.76489, -90.30747
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 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 traffic420 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$492,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Myrleville Road over Walesheba Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Myrleville Road over Walesheba Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Myrleville Road over Walesheba Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Myrleville Road over Walesheba Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 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.