Wade-Vancleave RD over Pascagoula River
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Mississippi · Sec 38 T 5S R 7W B · Structure no. SA3000000000043
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,212 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wade-Vancleave RD over Pascagoula River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wade-Vancleave RD over Pascagoula River in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2044. The structure is 1,212 ft (369.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wade-Vancleave RD over Pascagoula River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wade-Vancleave RD over Pascagoula River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Wade-Vancleave RD over Pascagoula River carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Wade-Vancleave RD over Pascagoula River?
The structure is 1,212 ft (369.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Wade-Vancleave RD over Pascagoula River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.