US Bridges

Clear Branch RD over Bear Creek

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 3N R 1E · Structure no. SA6100000000216

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clear Branch RD over Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Clear Branch RD over Bear Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesClear Branch RD
CrossesBear Creek
LocationSec 27 T 3N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 2471
Coordinates32.06844, -90.19364
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clear Branch RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clear Branch RD over Bear 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 Clear Branch RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Clear Branch RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Clear Branch RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.