US Bridges

SR 33 over Wells Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Mississippi · 4.8 MI N Wilkinson Cl · Structure no. 310003301903460

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
260 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 33 over Wells Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 33 over Wells Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 33
CrossesWells Creek
Location4.8 MI N Wilkinson Cl
RouteState Highway 33
CountyFranklin County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.38942, -91.1152
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic700 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$836 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 33 over Wells Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 33 over Wells Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 33 over Wells Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 33 over Wells Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 33 over Wells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.