US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 221 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Neshoba County, Mississippi · SE of Casino · Structure no. 00000000000S147

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,021
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 221 over Wolf Creek is a steel culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 221 over Wolf Creek in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,021 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 221
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationSE of Casino
RouteFederal Lands Road 221
Coordinates32.77011, -89.20408
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,021 (2023)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 221 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 221 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 221 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 4,021 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 221 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 221 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.