US Bridges

Eucutta Road over Wagon Branch

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 9N R 9W B · Structure no. SA7700000000123

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eucutta Road over Wagon Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Eucutta Road over Wagon Branch in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEucutta Road
CrossesWagon Branch
LocationSec 2 T 9N R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 266
Coordinates31.77197, -88.86364
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2043
Trucks20%
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$360,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eucutta Road over Wagon Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eucutta Road over Wagon Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Eucutta Road over Wagon Branch carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Eucutta Road over Wagon Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Eucutta Road over Wagon Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.