US Bridges

FAS 104 over Wolf River

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 8S R13W B · Structure no. SA2400000000162

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,510 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 104 over Wolf River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 104 over Wolf River in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2043. The structure is 1,510 ft (460.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 104
CrossesWolf River
LocationSec 11 T 8S R13W B
RouteCounty Highway 104
CountyHarrison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.35822, -89.27275
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating12.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,510 ft (460.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,850 by 2043
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$12 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 104 over Wolf River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 104 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 104 over Wolf River carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 104 over Wolf River?

The structure is 1,510 ft (460.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 104 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.