US Bridges

SR 184 over Town Branch

GoodPosted for load

Lawrence County, Mississippi · 1.9 MI E SR 27 · Structure no. 210008403908590

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 184 over Town Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 184 over Town Branch in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 184
CrossesTown Branch
Location1.9 MI E SR 27
RouteState Highway 184
Coordinates31.55325, -90.09705
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$650 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 184 over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 184 over Town Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 184 over Town Branch carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 184 over Town Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 184 over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.