US Bridges

W. L. Wallace Road over Cane Mill Branch

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 5N R 4E · Structure no. SA190000000A028

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. L. Wallace Road over Cane Mill Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. L. Wallace Road over Cane Mill Branch in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesW. L. Wallace Road
CrossesCane Mill Branch
LocationSec 12 T 5N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates31.41632, -90.75647
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2025)
Projected traffic65 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W. L. Wallace Road over Cane Mill Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. L. Wallace Road over Cane Mill Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does W. L. Wallace Road over Cane Mill Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. L. Wallace Road over Cane Mill Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W. L. Wallace Road over Cane Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.