US Bridges

Old 45 Wnchster RD over Br of Meadows Mill Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 7N R 6W B · Structure no. SA7700000000040

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 45 Wnchster RD over Br of Meadows Mill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old 45 Wnchster RD over Br of Meadows Mill Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld 45 Wnchster RD
CrossesBr of Meadows Mill Creek
LocationSec 4 T 7N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates31.60642, -88.58603
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$500,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old 45 Wnchster RD over Br of Meadows Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 45 Wnchster RD over Br of Meadows Mill Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old 45 Wnchster RD over Br of Meadows Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is Old 45 Wnchster RD over Br of Meadows Mill Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Old 45 Wnchster RD over Br of Meadows Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.