US Bridges

Wboro-Mville RD over Sand Branch

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T10N R 6W B · Structure no. SA7700000000135

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wboro-Mville RD over Sand Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Wboro-Mville RD over Sand Branch in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesWboro-Mville RD
CrossesSand Branch
LocationSec 33 T10N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 1229
Coordinates31.7959, -88.59842
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 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 rating29.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$300,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wboro-Mville RD over Sand Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wboro-Mville RD over Sand Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wboro-Mville RD over Sand Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wboro-Mville RD over Sand Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wboro-Mville RD over Sand Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.