US Bridges

Wolf Road over Honnol Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T15S R17W · Structure no. SA4400000000001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Road over Honnol Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Wolf Road over Honnol Mill Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWolf Road
CrossesHonnol Mill Creek
LocationSec 22 T15S R17W
RouteCounty Highway 97
Coordinates33.74363, -88.3125
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2022)
Projected traffic630 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$387,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Road over Honnol Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Road over Honnol Mill 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf Road over Honnol Mill Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Road over Honnol Mill Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Road over Honnol Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.