US Bridges

Wolf Road over Bluff Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T15S R17W · Structure no. SA4400000000003

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Road over Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wolf Road over Bluff Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWolf Road
CrossesBluff Creek
LocationSec 33 T15S R17W
RouteCounty Highway 97
Coordinates33.72106, -88.31587
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2018)
Projected traffic165 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Wolf Road over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Road over Bluff 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf Road over Bluff Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Road over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Road over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.