US Bridges

Schley Street over Branch of Black Creek

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 1N R12W · Structure no. SA1800000000005

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schley Street over Branch of Black Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Schley Street over Branch of Black Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSchley Street
CrossesBranch of Black Creek
LocationSec 10 T 1N R12W
RouteCounty Highway 203
Coordinates31.06189, -89.18906
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic189 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schley Street over Branch of Black Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schley Street over Branch of Black Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Schley Street over Branch of Black Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Schley Street over Branch of Black Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Schley Street over Branch of Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.