US Bridges

Old HWY 80 East over Branch of Strong River

Fair

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 6N R 6E · Structure no. SA6200000000034

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
200 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 80 East over Branch of Strong River is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 80 East over Branch of Strong River in Scott 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld HWY 80 East
CrossesBranch of Strong River
LocationSec 24 T 6N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 139
Coordinates32.34683, -89.63184
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans200
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$320,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 80 East over Branch of Strong River built?

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

What condition is Old HWY 80 East over Branch of Strong River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 80 East over Branch of Strong River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 80 East over Branch of Strong River?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 80 East over Branch of Strong River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.