US Bridges

Lobouy Road over Wolf River Branch

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 7S R13W · Structure no. SA2400000000130

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lobouy Road over Wolf River Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Lobouy Road over Wolf River Branch in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLobouy Road
CrossesWolf River Branch
LocationSec 11 T 7S R13W
RouteCounty Highway 229
Coordinates30.44722, -89.25694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2011)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lobouy Road over Wolf River Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lobouy Road over Wolf River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lobouy Road over Wolf River Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lobouy Road over Wolf River Branch?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lobouy Road over Wolf River Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.