US Bridges

Honeycutt Road over Willis Creek

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T12N R 2W · Structure no. SA8200000000160

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honeycutt Road over Willis Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Honeycutt Road over Willis Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHoneycutt Road
CrossesWillis Creek
LocationSec 27 T12N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 123
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.86417, -90.38817
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks8%
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$156,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Honeycutt Road over Willis Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honeycutt Road over Willis 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Honeycutt Road over Willis Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Honeycutt Road over Willis Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Honeycutt Road over Willis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.