US Bridges

Wolfe Road over Sams Branch

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T14S R17W B · Structure no. SA4800000000106

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
313
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolfe Road over Sams Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Wolfe Road over Sams Branch in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 313 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWolfe Road
CrossesSams Branch
LocationSec 14 T14S R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 754
Coordinates33.85177, -88.29058
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2024)
Projected traffic465 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolfe Road over Sams Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolfe Road over Sams 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wolfe Road over Sams Branch carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wolfe Road over Sams Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Wolfe Road over Sams Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.