US Bridges

Church Ave over Mcswain Branch

Fair

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 2N R 8W B · Structure no. SA2100000000047

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Ave over Mcswain Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Church Ave over Mcswain Branch in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesChurch Ave
CrossesMcswain Branch
LocationSec 30 T 2N R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 197
Coordinates31.11045, -88.82491
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2024)
Projected traffic780 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$305,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Ave over Mcswain Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Ave over Mcswain Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Church Ave over Mcswain Branch carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Church Ave over Mcswain Branch?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Church Ave over Mcswain Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.