US Bridges

Briar Creek Road over Briar Creek

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 9S R10E · Structure no. SA2900000000075

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
154 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briar Creek Road over Briar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Briar Creek Road over Briar Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBriar Creek Road
CrossesBriar Creek
LocationSec 23 T 9S R10E
RouteCounty Highway 54
Coordinates34.28602, -88.21879
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2024)
Projected traffic113 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Briar Creek Road over Briar Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briar Creek Road over Briar 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 April 2024.

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

About 78 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Briar Creek Road over Briar Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Briar Creek Road over Briar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.