Point Wanita RD over Possum Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 5N R14E B · Structure no. SA3800000000023
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 500 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Point Wanita RD over Possum Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Point Wanita RD over Possum Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Point Wanita RD over Possum Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Point Wanita RD over Possum 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 Point Wanita RD over Possum Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Point Wanita RD over Possum Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Point Wanita RD over Possum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.