US Bridges

Baxter Road over Wolf Creek

Good

Lamar County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 1N R15W · Structure no. SA3700000000006

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baxter Road over Wolf Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Baxter Road over Wolf Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBaxter Road
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationSec 19 T 1N R15W
RouteCounty Highway 136
Coordinates31.03163, -89.54623
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baxter Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baxter Road over Wolf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Baxter Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Baxter Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Baxter Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.