US Bridges

Woulard Bend Ri RD over Br of Chickasawhay River

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 6N R 5W B · Structure no. SA7700000000004

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woulard Bend Ri RD over Br of Chickasawhay River is a concrete channel beam carrying Woulard Bend Ri RD over Br of Chickasawhay River in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesWoulard Bend Ri RD
CrossesBr of Chickasawhay River
LocationSec 31 T 6N R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 299
Coordinates31.44902, -88.52599
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic270 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$269,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woulard Bend Ri RD over Br of Chickasawhay River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woulard Bend Ri RD over Br of Chickasawhay River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Woulard Bend Ri RD over Br of Chickasawhay River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Woulard Bend Ri RD over Br of Chickasawhay River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Woulard Bend Ri RD over Br of Chickasawhay River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.