US Bridges

US 84 over Wells Creek

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI E SR 33 · Structure no. 21000840190245B

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Wells Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Wells Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesWells Creek
Location1.2 MI E SR 33
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates31.50699, -91.06426
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2023)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Wells Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Wells 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 over Wells Creek carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Wells Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Wells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.