US Bridges

CO RD 22 over Branch of Hurricane Crk

Fair

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T17N R 5E · Structure no. SA0800000000180

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 22 over Branch of Hurricane Crk is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 22 over Branch of Hurricane Crk in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 22
CrossesBranch of Hurricane Crk
LocationSec 6 T17N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates33.37283, -89.80339
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2015)
Projected traffic30 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 22 over Branch of Hurricane Crk built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 22 over Branch of Hurricane Crk 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 CO RD 22 over Branch of Hurricane Crk carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 22 over Branch of Hurricane Crk?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 22 over Branch of Hurricane Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.