US Bridges

J T Braddy RD over Steen Creek

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 3N R 2E · Structure no. SA6100000000012

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J T Braddy RD over Steen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying J T Braddy RD over Steen Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJ T Braddy RD
CrossesSteen Creek
LocationSec 2 T 3N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 438
Coordinates32.13043, -90.05935
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic270 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 J T Braddy RD over Steen Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is J T Braddy RD over Steen Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does J T Braddy RD over Steen Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is J T Braddy RD over Steen Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns J T Braddy RD over Steen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.