US Bridges

US 11 over Wolf Creek

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · 7.9 MI N SR 26 · Structure no. 210001105504340

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over Wolf Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 11
CrossesWolf Creek
Location7.9 MI N SR 26
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates30.94175, -89.51491
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 11 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over Wolf Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.