US Bridges

Pepper Wilson Road over Ellison Creek

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T11N R 2E · Structure no. SA8200000000217

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pepper Wilson Road over Ellison Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pepper Wilson Road over Ellison Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPepper Wilson Road
CrossesEllison Creek
LocationSec 6 T11N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 204
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.8215, -90.13028
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$540,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pepper Wilson Road over Ellison Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pepper Wilson Road over Ellison 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pepper Wilson Road over Ellison Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pepper Wilson Road over Ellison Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pepper Wilson Road over Ellison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.