US Bridges

CR 7100 over Wolf Creek

Good

Prentiss County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 5S R 6E B · Structure no. SA5900000000031

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7100 over Wolf Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 7100 over Wolf Creek in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 7100
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationSec 3 T 5S R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 455
Coordinates34.67651, -88.66397
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2023)
Projected traffic504 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 7100 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7100 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 7100 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 7100 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7100 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.