US Bridges

Texas Flat Road over Wolf Branch

Good

Hancock County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 7S R16W B · Structure no. SA2300000000040

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas Flat Road over Wolf Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Texas Flat Road over Wolf Branch in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesTexas Flat Road
CrossesWolf Branch
LocationSec 25 T 7S R16W B
RouteCounty Highway 1362
CountyHancock County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.40953, -89.54906
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2021)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Texas Flat Road over Wolf Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas Flat Road over Wolf 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Texas Flat Road over Wolf Branch carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Texas Flat Road over Wolf Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Texas Flat Road over Wolf Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.