US Bridges

Old Wolfe RD over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T16S R17W · Structure no. SA4400000000141

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Wolfe RD over Unnamed Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Wolfe RD over Unnamed Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOld Wolfe RD
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationSec 8 T16S R17W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.69487, -88.33444
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,125 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$625,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Wolfe RD over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Wolfe RD over Unnamed 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Old Wolfe RD over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Wolfe RD over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old Wolfe RD over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.