US Bridges

Prairie Point RD over Branch

Fair

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T15N R18E B · Structure no. SA5200000000094

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Point RD over Branch is a concrete slab carrying Prairie Point RD over Branch in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesPrairie Point RD
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 13 T15N R18E B
RouteCounty Highway 657
Coordinates33.14745, -88.4028
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prairie Point RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Point RD over Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Prairie Point RD over Branch carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Point RD over Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Point RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.