Wells Road over Duncan Creek
GoodPontotoc County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 9S R 1E B · Structure no. SA5800000000013
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wells Road over Duncan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wells Road over Duncan Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wells Road over Duncan Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wells Road over Duncan 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Wells Road over Duncan Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wells Road over Duncan Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Wells Road over Duncan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.