US Bridges

Pitts Road over Branch of Cross Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 5N R14W B · Structure no. SA1800000000213

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pitts Road over Branch of Cross Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pitts Road over Branch of Cross Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 189 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 284 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPitts Road
CrossesBranch of Cross Creek
LocationSec 21 T 5N R14W B
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates31.38247, -89.41147
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2024)
Projected traffic284 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Pitts Road over Branch of Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Pitts Road over Branch of Cross 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pitts Road over Branch of Cross Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pitts Road over Branch of Cross Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pitts Road over Branch of Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.