Rocky Branch Road over Graves Creek
GoodPosted for loadMarion County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 4N R17W B · Structure no. SA4600000000100
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rocky Branch Road over Graves Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rocky Branch Road over Graves Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rocky Branch Road over Graves Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rocky Branch Road over Graves 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Rocky Branch Road over Graves Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Rocky Branch Road over Graves Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Rocky Branch Road over Graves Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.