US Bridges

Galilee Road over Branch of Cypress Creek

Good

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T14N R 2E · Structure no. SA2600000000060

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galilee Road over Branch of Cypress Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Galilee Road over Branch of Cypress Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesGalilee Road
CrossesBranch of Cypress Creek
LocationSec 36 T14N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 150
Coordinates33.01447, -90.05389
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 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 width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Galilee Road over Branch of Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galilee Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Galilee Road over Branch of Cypress Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Galilee Road over Branch of Cypress Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Galilee Road over Branch of Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.