US Bridges

CR 900 over Reeds Branch

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T10S R 5E · Structure no. SA4100000000126

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900 over Reeds Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 900 over Reeds Branch in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 900
CrossesReeds Branch
LocationSec 19 T10S R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 30
Coordinates34.20608, -88.81086
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 900 over Reeds Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900 over Reeds 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 900 over Reeds Branch carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 900 over Reeds Branch?

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 CR 900 over Reeds Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.