US Bridges

Ranch Road over Wooten Creek

Good

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 3N R 8W B · Structure no. SA2100000000063

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ranch Road over Wooten Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ranch Road over Wooten Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2046. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRanch Road
CrossesWooten Creek
LocationSec 15 T 3N R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 161
Coordinates31.2292, -88.78755
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ranch Road over Wooten Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ranch Road over Wooten Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ranch Road over Wooten Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ranch Road over Wooten Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ranch Road over Wooten Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.