Old HWY 33 over Wells Creek
PoorClosed to trafficFranklin County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 6N R 1E B · Structure no. SA1900000000061
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 136 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 33 over Wells Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 33 over Wells Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Old HWY 33 over Wells Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 33 over Wells Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Old HWY 33 over Wells Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 33 over Wells Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 33 over Wells Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.