US Bridges

W. L. Wallace Road over Cane Mill Branch

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 5N R 4E · Structure no. SA190000000A029

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 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 concrete culvert carrying W. L. Wallace Road over Cane Mill Branch in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesW. L. Wallace Road
CrossesCane Mill Branch
LocationSec 12 T 5N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates31.41469, -90.7566
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2025)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2020, making it 5 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 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.