Pt-Wanita RD over Wanita Creek
FairPosted for loadLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 5N R14E B · Structure no. SA3800000000025
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 400 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pt-Wanita RD over Wanita Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pt-Wanita RD over Wanita Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, 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 6 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Pt-Wanita RD over Wanita Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pt-Wanita RD over Wanita 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 Pt-Wanita RD over Wanita Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Pt-Wanita RD over Wanita Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Pt-Wanita RD over Wanita Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.