Blount Street over Cypress Branch
PoorClosed to trafficNeshoba County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T11N R12E · Structure no. SA5000000000083
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blount Street over Cypress Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Blount Street over Cypress Branch in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blount Street over Cypress Branch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blount Street over Cypress Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Blount Street over Cypress Branch carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Blount Street over Cypress Branch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Blount Street over Cypress Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.