Stuckey Bridge RD over Wanita Creek
PoorLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 5N R14E B · Structure no. SA3800000000026
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 200 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stuckey Bridge RD over Wanita Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stuckey Bridge RD over Wanita Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 0 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stuckey Bridge RD over Wanita Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stuckey Bridge RD over Wanita Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Stuckey Bridge RD over Wanita Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Stuckey Bridge RD over Wanita Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Stuckey Bridge RD over Wanita Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.