US Bridges

Scotland Road over Wolf Creek

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T10N R 1W B · Structure no. SA8200000000042

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotland Road over Wolf Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Scotland Road over Wolf Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 34 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesScotland Road
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationSec 26 T10N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 563
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.67775, -90.27767
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2021)
Projected traffic650 by 2045
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$171,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scotland Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Scotland Road over Wolf 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Scotland Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Scotland Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Scotland Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.