US Bridges

Woodrow Wilson over Town CR

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 6N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000250

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodrow Wilson over Town CR is a concrete culvert carrying Woodrow Wilson over Town CR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWoodrow Wilson
CrossesTown CR
LocationSec 32 T 6N R 1E
RouteCity Street 8325
Coordinates32.32381, -90.21728
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2023)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$344,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodrow Wilson over Town CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodrow Wilson over Town CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Woodrow Wilson over Town CR carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Woodrow Wilson over Town CR?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Woodrow Wilson over Town CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.