US Bridges

Wellman DR over Boone Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 6N R 8E B · Structure no. SA4300000000133

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellman DR over Boone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wellman DR over Boone Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWellman DR
CrossesBoone Creek
LocationSec 24 T 6N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 144
Coordinates31.4806, -90.35422
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 Wellman DR over Boone Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wellman DR over Boone 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wellman DR over Boone Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wellman DR over Boone Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wellman DR over Boone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.