US Bridges

Wilson Bates Road over Branch of Fannegusha Ck

FairPosted for load

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 7N R 5E · Structure no. SA6200000000063

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Bates Road over Branch of Fannegusha Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Wilson Bates Road over Branch of Fannegusha Ck in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWilson Bates Road
CrossesBranch of Fannegusha Ck
LocationSec 14 T 7N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 186
Coordinates32.44915, -89.75186
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$360,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Bates Road over Branch of Fannegusha Ck built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Bates Road over Branch of Fannegusha Ck 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson Bates Road over Branch of Fannegusha Ck carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Bates Road over Branch of Fannegusha Ck?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Bates Road over Branch of Fannegusha Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.