US Bridges

Wolfe Road over Unnamed Branch

Good

Benton County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 5S R 2E · Structure no. SA0500000000052

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolfe Road over Unnamed Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Wolfe Road over Unnamed Branch in Benton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesWolfe Road
CrossesUnnamed Branch
LocationSec 25 T 5S R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates34.62331, -89.14249
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2023)
Projected traffic15 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolfe Road over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolfe Road over Unnamed Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wolfe Road over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Wolfe Road over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wolfe Road over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.