US Bridges

Willie Morris Pkwy over Willis Creek

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T12N R 2W · Structure no. SA8200000000220

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willie Morris Pkwy over Willis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Willie Morris Pkwy over Willis Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWillie Morris Pkwy
CrossesWillis Creek
LocationSec 16 T12N R 2W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.88016, -90.40189
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2018)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$171,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willie Morris Pkwy over Willis Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willie Morris Pkwy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Willie Morris Pkwy over Willis Creek carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Willie Morris Pkwy over Willis Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Willie Morris Pkwy over Willis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.