US Bridges

Pickens-Ebenezer R over Branch of Cypress Creek

Good

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T12N R 2E B · Structure no. SA2600000000001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pickens-Ebenezer R over Branch of Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pickens-Ebenezer R over Branch of Cypress Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesPickens-Ebenezer R
CrossesBranch of Cypress Creek
LocationSec 1 T12N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 190
Coordinates32.91539, -90.04406
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2018)
Projected traffic495 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Pickens-Ebenezer R over Branch of Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pickens-Ebenezer R over Branch of Cypress Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pickens-Ebenezer R over Branch of Cypress Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pickens-Ebenezer R over Branch of Cypress Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pickens-Ebenezer R over Branch of Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.