US Bridges

Wildwood Road over Vaugnan Creek

Good

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T12N R 2E · Structure no. SA820000000A168

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildwood Road over Vaugnan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wildwood Road over Vaugnan Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWildwood Road
CrossesVaugnan Creek
LocationSec 33 T12N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 203
Coordinates32.84322, -90.09192
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 traffic340 (2018)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 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 Wildwood Road over Vaugnan Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildwood Road over Vaugnan 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wildwood Road over Vaugnan Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wildwood Road over Vaugnan 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 Wildwood Road over Vaugnan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.