CR 7040 over Wolf Creek
PoorPosted for loadPrentiss County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 5S R 6E · Structure no. SA5900000000033
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 142
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 7040 over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 7040 over Wolf Creek in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 142 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 7040 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 7040 over Wolf Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does CR 7040 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 142 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR 7040 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 7040 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.