US Bridges

Mary Wall Bridge over Relief E Frk Amite River

FairPosted for load

Amite County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 1N R 4E · Structure no. SA0300000000026

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
88 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mary Wall Bridge over Relief E Frk Amite River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mary Wall Bridge over Relief E Frk Amite River in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2039. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMary Wall Bridge
CrossesRelief E Frk Amite River
LocationSec 14 T 1N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 239
Coordinates31.04655, -90.77412
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic112 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$269,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mary Wall Bridge over Relief E Frk Amite River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mary Wall Bridge over Relief E Frk Amite River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mary Wall Bridge over Relief E Frk Amite River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mary Wall Bridge over Relief E Frk Amite River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mary Wall Bridge over Relief E Frk Amite River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.