US Bridges

Wilson Road SE over Splunge Creek

FairPosted for load

Itawamba County, Mississippi · SEC_14_T11S_R10E · Structure no. SA2900000000130

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
100 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Road SE over Splunge Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Road SE over Splunge Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Road SE
CrossesSplunge Creek
LocationSEC_14_T11S_R10E
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyItawamba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.12472, -88.21204
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans100
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$318,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Road SE over Splunge Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Road SE over Splunge Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Road SE over Splunge Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Wilson Road SE over Splunge Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Road SE over Splunge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.