US Bridges

Bedford-Tillman RD over Booker Branch

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · SEC_32_T 7N_R 3E · Structure no. SA1900000000110

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bedford-Tillman RD over Booker Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Bedford-Tillman RD over Booker Branch in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBedford-Tillman RD
CrossesBooker Branch
LocationSEC_32_T 7N_R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 124
Coordinates31.536, -90.92261
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 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 width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bedford-Tillman RD over Booker Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bedford-Tillman RD over Booker 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 Booker Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bedford-Tillman RD over Booker Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bedford-Tillman RD over Booker Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.