US Bridges

Brandon Bay Road over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 2N R12E B · Structure no. SA4600000000010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandon Bay Road over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brandon Bay Road over Ten Mile Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBrandon Bay Road
CrossesTen Mile Creek
LocationSec 9 T 2N R12E B
RouteCounty Highway 243
Coordinates31.14956, -89.99809
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brandon Bay Road over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brandon Bay Road over Ten Mile 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Brandon Bay Road over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brandon Bay Road over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Brandon Bay Road over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.