US Bridges

Pete Anderson Loop over Branch of Black Creek

PoorPosted for load

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 1N R12W · Structure no. SA1800000000010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pete Anderson Loop over Branch of Black Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pete Anderson Loop 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 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPete Anderson Loop
CrossesBranch of Black Creek
LocationSec 13 T 1N R12W
RouteCounty Highway 196
Coordinates31.04242, -89.16058
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2024)
Projected traffic158 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pete Anderson Loop over Branch of Black Creek built?

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

What condition is Pete Anderson Loop over Branch of Black Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pete Anderson Loop over Branch of Black Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pete Anderson Loop over Branch of Black Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pete Anderson Loop over Branch of Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.