US Bridges

Old 45 Wnchster RD over Meadows Mill Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 8N R 6W B · Structure no. SA7700000000084

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
100 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 45 Wnchster RD over Meadows Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old 45 Wnchster RD over Meadows Mill Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 163 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld 45 Wnchster RD
CrossesMeadows Mill Creek
LocationSec 33 T 8N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates31.61428, -88.59
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans100
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic163 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$400,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 45 Wnchster RD over 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 October 2024.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

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

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old 45 Wnchster RD over Meadows Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.