US Bridges

Boyce-Thompson RD over Branch of Skin Creek

Fair

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 5N R 3E · Structure no. SA6100000000203

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyce-Thompson RD over Branch of Skin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Boyce-Thompson RD over Branch of Skin Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBoyce-Thompson RD
CrossesBranch of Skin Creek
LocationSec 19 T 5N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 2240
Coordinates32.27441, -90.02994
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Boyce-Thompson RD over Branch of Skin Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boyce-Thompson RD over Branch of Skin 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Boyce-Thompson RD over Branch of Skin Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Boyce-Thompson RD over Branch of Skin Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Boyce-Thompson RD over Branch of Skin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.