Martinsville RD over Wolf Pen Branch
FairCopiah County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 9N R 8E B · Structure no. SA1500000000108
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Martinsville RD over Wolf Pen Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Martinsville RD over Wolf Pen Branch in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Martinsville RD over Wolf Pen Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Martinsville RD over Wolf Pen Branch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Martinsville RD over Wolf Pen Branch carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Martinsville RD over Wolf Pen Branch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Martinsville RD over Wolf Pen Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.