US Bridges

Old Wren Road over Unnamed Local Branch

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T13S R 6E · Structure no. SA4800000000056

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Wren Road over Unnamed Local Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Wren Road over Unnamed Local Branch in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Wren Road
CrossesUnnamed Local Branch
LocationSec 1 T13S R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 239
Coordinates33.97459, -88.62443
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2023)
Projected traffic125 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old Wren Road over Unnamed Local Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Wren Road over Unnamed Local Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Old Wren Road over Unnamed Local Branch carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Wren Road over Unnamed Local Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Wren Road over Unnamed Local Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.