US Bridges

FAS 109 Wolf River over Pole Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 6S R13W B · Structure no. SA2400000000072

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 109 Wolf River over Pole Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 109 Wolf River over Pole Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAS 109 Wolf River
CrossesPole Creek
LocationSec 35 T 6S R13W B
RouteCounty Highway 109
Coordinates30.47972, -89.25917
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2012)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 109 Wolf River over Pole Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 109 Wolf River over Pole Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 109 Wolf River over Pole Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 109 Wolf River over Pole Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 109 Wolf River over Pole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.