Gp Mill Road over Branch of Wells Creek
PoorClosed to trafficFranklin County, Mississippi · Sec 50 T 6N R 1E · Structure no. SA1900000000139
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gp Mill Road over Branch of Wells Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Gp Mill Road over Branch of Wells Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gp Mill Road over Branch of Wells Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gp Mill Road over Branch of 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Gp Mill Road over Branch of Wells Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Gp Mill Road over Branch of Wells Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Gp Mill Road over Branch of Wells Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.