US Bridges

ST Francis Drive over Cypress Branch

Good

Neshoba County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T11N R12E · Structure no. SA500000000A082

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Francis Drive over Cypress Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying ST Francis Drive over Cypress Branch in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST Francis Drive
CrossesCypress Branch
LocationSec 31 T11N R12E
RouteCity Street 9580
Coordinates32.75789, -89.10491
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2024)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 ST Francis Drive over Cypress Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Francis Drive over Cypress 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does ST Francis Drive over Cypress Branch carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST Francis Drive over Cypress Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns ST Francis Drive over Cypress Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.