Mary Wall Bridge over East Fork Amite River
PoorClosed to trafficAmite County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 1N R 4E · Structure no. SA0300000000025
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 127 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mary Wall Bridge over East Fork Amite River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mary Wall Bridge over East Fork Amite River in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mary Wall Bridge over East Fork Amite River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mary Wall Bridge over East Fork Amite River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Mary Wall Bridge over East Fork Amite River carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Mary Wall Bridge over East Fork Amite River?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Mary Wall Bridge over East Fork Amite River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.