US Bridges

County Road 701 over Double Reed Brake Br

Fair

Neshoba County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 9N R13E B · Structure no. SA5000000000038

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 701 over Double Reed Brake Br is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 701 over Double Reed Brake Br in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 701
CrossesDouble Reed Brake Br
LocationSec 32 T 9N R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 338
CountyNeshoba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.58849, -88.99805
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 County Road 701 over Double Reed Brake Br built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 701 over Double Reed Brake Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 701 over Double Reed Brake Br carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 701 over Double Reed Brake Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 701 over Double Reed Brake Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.