US Bridges

CR 3430 over Wesson Branch

FairPosted for load

Prentiss County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 5S R 9E · Structure no. SA5900000000155

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3430 over Wesson Branch is a steel other carrying CR 3430 over Wesson Branch in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3430
CrossesWesson Branch
LocationSec 32 T 5S R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyPrentiss County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.60674, -88.37704
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.2 US tons
Inventory rating6.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic15 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3430 over Wesson Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3430 over Wesson 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3430 over Wesson Branch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 3430 over Wesson Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3430 over Wesson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.