US Bridges

Pike Road 93 C. over Bars Branch

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 2N R 9E B · Structure no. SA5700000000081

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pike Road 93 C. over Bars Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Pike Road 93 C. over Bars Branch in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPike Road 93 C.
CrossesBars Branch
LocationSec 4 T 2N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 1175
Coordinates31.17494, -90.31156
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2021)
Projected traffic500 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$830,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pike Road 93 C. over Bars Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pike Road 93 C. over Bars 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pike Road 93 C. over Bars Branch carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pike Road 93 C. over Bars Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pike Road 93 C. over Bars Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.