US Bridges

SR 4 over James Wolf Canal Trib

Fair

Tate County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI E SR 305 · Structure no. 310000406904860

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over James Wolf Canal Trib is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 4 over James Wolf Canal Trib in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4
CrossesJames Wolf Canal Trib
Location0.3 MI E SR 305
RouteState Highway 4
CountyTate County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.61969, -89.80935
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 4 over James Wolf Canal Trib built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over James Wolf Canal Trib 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4 over James Wolf Canal Trib carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over James Wolf Canal Trib?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over James Wolf Canal Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.