US Bridges

Pepper Wilson Road over Vaughan Creek

Good

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T11N R 2E · Structure no. SA820000000A092

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pepper Wilson Road over Vaughan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pepper Wilson Road over Vaughan Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesPepper Wilson Road
CrossesVaughan Creek
LocationSec 2 T11N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 204
Coordinates32.82501, -90.07163
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$480,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pepper Wilson Road over Vaughan Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pepper Wilson Road over Vaughan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pepper Wilson Road over Vaughan Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pepper Wilson Road over Vaughan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.