US Bridges

Woodfield over Purple CR

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 6N R 2E · Structure no. SA2500000000277

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodfield over Purple CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodfield over Purple CR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWoodfield
CrossesPurple CR
LocationSec 6 T 6N R 2E
RouteCity Street 2330
Coordinates32.39409, -90.13212
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2024)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$470,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodfield over Purple CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodfield over Purple 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Woodfield over Purple CR carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Woodfield over Purple CR?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Woodfield over Purple CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.