US Bridges

Co. Road 3217 over Braswell Branch

PoorPosted for load

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T16N R 7E B · Structure no. SA0400000000153

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 3217 over Braswell Branch is a steel other carrying Co. Road 3217 over Braswell Branch in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Road 3217
CrossesBraswell Branch
LocationSec 33 T16N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 209
CountyAttala County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.20439, -89.58945
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$58,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 3217 over Braswell Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 3217 over Braswell 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 3217 over Braswell Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Co. Road 3217 over Braswell Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 3217 over Braswell Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.