US Bridges

FAS 109 Wolf River over Big Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 7S R12W B · Structure no. SA2400000000121

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
187 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 109 Wolf River over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 109 Wolf River over Big Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 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 187 ft (57 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFAS 109 Wolf River
CrossesBig Creek
LocationSec 8 T 7S R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 109
Coordinates30.44833, -89.21667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2011)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 FAS 109 Wolf River over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 109 Wolf River over Big 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 March 2024.

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

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 109 Wolf River over Big Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 109 Wolf River over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.