US Bridges

Wingate Road over Relief Channel

Good

Perry County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 3N R10W B · Structure no. SA5600000000064

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
382 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wingate Road over Relief Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wingate Road over Relief Channel in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2046. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesWingate Road
CrossesRelief Channel
LocationSec 15 T 3N R10W B
RouteCounty Highway 1257
Coordinates31.22486, -88.99306
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2024)
Projected traffic970 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Wingate Road over Relief Channel built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wingate Road over Relief Channel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wingate Road over Relief Channel carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wingate Road over Relief Channel?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wingate Road over Relief Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.