Wright Road over Homochitto River
PoorClosed to trafficFranklin County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 7N R 5E B · Structure no. SA1900000000114
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 463 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wright Road over Homochitto River is a steel truss - thru carrying Wright Road over Homochitto River in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1903, so it is 122 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 1 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 1 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wright Road over Homochitto River built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wright Road over Homochitto River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Wright Road over Homochitto River carry?
About 1 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wright Road over Homochitto River?
The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Wright Road over Homochitto River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.