Wboro Shubuta RD over Sandy Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWayne County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 9N R 7W B · Structure no. SA7700000000111
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 100 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,698
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wboro Shubuta RD over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wboro Shubuta RD over Sandy Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,698 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,544 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wboro Shubuta RD over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wboro Shubuta RD over Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Wboro Shubuta RD over Sandy Creek carry?
About 1,698 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wboro Shubuta RD over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Wboro Shubuta RD over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.