US Bridges

Wingate Road over Unnamed Branch

Good

Perry County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 3N R10W B · Structure no. SA5600000000066

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wingate Road over Unnamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Wingate Road over Unnamed Branch in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWingate Road
CrossesUnnamed Branch
LocationSec 15 T 3N R10W B
RouteCounty Highway 1257
Coordinates31.22768, -88.97837
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wingate Road over Unnamed Branch 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 Unnamed Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wingate Road over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wingate Road over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.