US Bridges

Mitchell Road over Daniel Reed Brake

Good

Lamar County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 2N R14W · Structure no. SA3700000000025

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell Road over Daniel Reed Brake is a concrete channel beam carrying Mitchell Road over Daniel Reed Brake in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMitchell Road
CrossesDaniel Reed Brake
LocationSec 18 T 2N R14W
RouteCounty Highway 243
Coordinates31.14105, -89.44725
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.7 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 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 traffic95 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mitchell Road over Daniel Reed Brake built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchell Road over Daniel Reed Brake 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mitchell Road over Daniel Reed Brake carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mitchell Road over Daniel Reed Brake?

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 Mitchell Road over Daniel Reed Brake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.