US Bridges

Reich Road over Little Briar Creek

FairPosted for load

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 9S R10E B · Structure no. SA2900000000071

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reich Road over Little Briar Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Reich Road over Little Briar Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesReich Road
CrossesLittle Briar Creek
LocationSec 17 T 9S R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 325
CountyItawamba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.29831, -88.27686
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2021)
Projected traffic68 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reich Road over Little Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reich Road over Little Briar Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Reich Road over Little Briar Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Reich Road over Little Briar Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Reich Road over Little Briar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.