US Bridges

ST Annes Drive over Branch of Priests Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000239

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Annes Drive over Branch of Priests Creek is a concrete culvert carrying ST Annes Drive over Branch of Priests Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesST Annes Drive
CrossesBranch of Priests Creek
LocationSec 32 T 4N R13W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyForrest County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.26856, -89.32264
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 ST Annes Drive over Branch of Priests Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Annes Drive over Branch of Priests 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does ST Annes Drive over Branch of Priests Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is ST Annes Drive over Branch of Priests Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns ST Annes Drive over Branch of Priests Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.