CO RD 23 over Merrill Branch
GoodCarroll County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T18N R 2E · Structure no. SA0800000000074
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 23 over Merrill Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 23 over Merrill Branch in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 23 over Merrill Branch built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 23 over Merrill Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 23 over Merrill Branch carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 23 over Merrill Branch?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 23 over Merrill Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.