US Bridges

Braham Road over Creek

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 7S R 8W · Structure no. SA5400000000045

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braham Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Braham Road over Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBraham Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 19 T 7S R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 164
Coordinates34.46713, -90.08664
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Braham Road over Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braham Road over Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Braham Road over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Braham Road over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Braham Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.