US Bridges

Mccool-Plattsburg over Briar Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T15N R10E · Structure no. SA1000000000004

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccool-Plattsburg over Briar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mccool-Plattsburg over Briar Creek in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2021. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMccool-Plattsburg
CrossesBriar Creek
LocationSec 28 T15N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 149
Coordinates33.1241, -89.27924
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2021
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccool-Plattsburg over Briar Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccool-Plattsburg over Briar Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mccool-Plattsburg over Briar Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mccool-Plattsburg over Briar Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m).

Who owns Mccool-Plattsburg over Briar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.