US Bridges

Co.Road 245 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 7S R 1W · Structure no. SA3600000000009

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Road 245 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co.Road 245 over Wolf Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo.Road 245
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationSec 7 T 7S R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyLafayette County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.48225, -89.34276
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Road 245 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Road 245 over Wolf 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Co.Road 245 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Co.Road 245 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Co.Road 245 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.