US Bridges

East Mchenry RD over Wolf Branch

Good

Stone County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 4S R10W B · Structure no. SA6600000000068

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Mchenry RD over Wolf Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying East Mchenry RD over Wolf Branch in Stone County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesEast Mchenry RD
CrossesWolf Branch
LocationSec 17 T 4S R10W B
RouteCounty Highway 92
Coordinates30.70085, -89.01218
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 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 traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Mchenry RD over Wolf Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Mchenry RD over Wolf 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does East Mchenry RD over Wolf Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East Mchenry RD over Wolf Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns East Mchenry RD over Wolf Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.