IRR BIA RTE 2242 over Wolf Creek
FairNeshoba County, Mississippi · 1.6KM N of N Loop RD&SR16 · Structure no. 00000000000S146
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 224 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,020
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 2242 over Wolf Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 2242 over Wolf Creek in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,020 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 2242 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 2242 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 2242 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 4,020 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 2242 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 2242 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.