US Bridges

Midway Church RD over Unnamed Branch

Fair

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 1N R 8W · Structure no. SA2100000000104

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway Church RD over Unnamed Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Midway Church RD over Unnamed Branch in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMidway Church RD
CrossesUnnamed Branch
LocationSec 1 T 1N R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 97
Coordinates31.0789, -88.74185
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Midway Church RD over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midway Church RD over Unnamed 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Midway Church RD over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Midway Church RD over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Midway Church RD over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.