CR 139 over Balls Branch
PoorPosted for loadChickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T12S R 5E B · Structure no. SA0900000000027
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 139 over Balls Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 139 over Balls Branch in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 139 over Balls Branch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 139 over Balls 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does CR 139 over Balls Branch carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is CR 139 over Balls Branch?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 139 over Balls Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.