F. Taylor Road over Flat Branch
PoorPosted for loadHarrison County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 5S R11W · Structure no. SA2400000000019
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,052
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
F. Taylor Road over Flat Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying F. Taylor Road over Flat Branch in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,052 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,578 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was F. Taylor Road over Flat Branch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is F. Taylor Road over Flat Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does F. Taylor Road over Flat Branch carry?
About 1,052 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is F. Taylor Road over Flat Branch?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns F. Taylor Road over Flat Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.