US Bridges

Box Road over Wolf Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T14S R 7E · Structure no. SA4800000000099

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Box Road over Wolf Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Box Road over Wolf Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBox Road
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationSec 16 T14S R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 257
Coordinates33.86806, -88.56889
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Box Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Box Road over Wolf 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Box Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Box Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Box Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.