US Bridges

Rankin-Ferguson RD over Bch of Raspberry Ck

Fair

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 5N R 5E B · Structure no. SA6100000000112

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rankin-Ferguson RD over Bch of Raspberry Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Rankin-Ferguson RD over Bch of Raspberry Ck in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesRankin-Ferguson RD
CrossesBch of Raspberry Ck
LocationSec 36 T 5N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 136
Coordinates32.23264, -89.74288
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$127,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rankin-Ferguson RD over Bch of Raspberry Ck built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rankin-Ferguson RD over Bch of Raspberry Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rankin-Ferguson RD over Bch of Raspberry Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rankin-Ferguson RD over Bch of Raspberry Ck?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rankin-Ferguson RD over Bch of Raspberry Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.