US Bridges

FAS-128 Cable Brid over Wolf River

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 6S R13W B · Structure no. SA2400000000071

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-128 Cable Brid over Wolf River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-128 Cable Brid over Wolf River in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2044. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFAS-128 Cable Brid
CrossesWolf River
LocationSec 34 T 6S R13W B
RouteCounty Highway 128
Coordinates30.48359, -89.27475
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2024)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-128 Cable Brid over Wolf River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-128 Cable Brid over Wolf River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-128 Cable Brid over Wolf River carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS-128 Cable Brid over Wolf River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-128 Cable Brid over Wolf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.