US Bridges

Bedford-Tillman RD over Tom Branch

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec_ 5_T 6N_R 3E · Structure no. SA1900000000069

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bedford-Tillman RD over Tom Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Bedford-Tillman RD over Tom Branch in Franklin 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBedford-Tillman RD
CrossesTom Branch
LocationSec_ 5_T 6N_R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 124
Coordinates31.52167, -90.92742
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2013)
Projected traffic175 by 2044
Trucks8%
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$741,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bedford-Tillman RD over Tom Branch built?

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

What condition is Bedford-Tillman RD over Tom Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bedford-Tillman RD over Tom Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bedford-Tillman RD over Tom Branch?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bedford-Tillman RD over Tom Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.