US Bridges

Henry Wells Road over Mayhew Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T16S R17W · Structure no. SA4400000000013

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Wells Road over Mayhew Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Henry Wells Road over Mayhew Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHenry Wells Road
CrossesMayhew Creek
LocationSec 26 T16S R17W
RouteCounty Highway 77
Coordinates33.64271, -88.28776
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic165 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Henry Wells Road over Mayhew Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henry Wells Road over Mayhew 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 Henry Wells Road over Mayhew Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Henry Wells Road over Mayhew Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Henry Wells Road over Mayhew Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.