Bells Ferry Road over Wolf River
FairHarrison County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 7S R12W B · Structure no. SA2400000000125
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bells Ferry Road over Wolf River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bells Ferry Road over Wolf River in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bells Ferry Road over Wolf River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bells Ferry Road over Wolf River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Bells Ferry Road over Wolf River carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bells Ferry Road over Wolf River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Bells Ferry Road over Wolf River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.