US Bridges

Wright Road SE over Splunge Creek

Fair

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T11S R10E · Structure no. SA2900000000135

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wright Road SE over Splunge Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wright Road SE over Splunge Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 65 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWright Road SE
CrossesSplunge Creek
LocationSec 23 T11S R10E
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyItawamba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.10817, -88.2255
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.5 US tons
Inventory rating6.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
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$407,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wright Road SE over Splunge Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Wright 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 2024.

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

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Wright Road SE over Splunge Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Wright Road SE over Splunge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.