Wingate Road over Leaf River
FairPosted for loadPerry County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 3N R10W B · Structure no. SA5600000000065
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 400 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 865
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wingate Road over Leaf River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wingate Road over Leaf River in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 865 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,028 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wingate Road over Leaf River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wingate Road over Leaf River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Wingate Road over Leaf River carry?
About 865 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wingate Road over Leaf River?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Wingate Road over Leaf River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.