US Bridges

FAS 1101 over Wolf River

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 8S R12W B · Structure no. SA2400000000149

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
751 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1101 over Wolf River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1101 over Wolf River in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,550 by 2044. The structure is 751 ft (228.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1101
CrossesWolf River
LocationSec 6 T 8S R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 1101
CountyHarrison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.37618, -89.23099
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length751 ft (228.9 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2024)
Projected traffic8,550 by 2044
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$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1101 over Wolf River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1101 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1101 over Wolf River carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1101 over Wolf River?

The structure is 751 ft (228.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1101 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.