US Bridges

Golf Course Road over Branch of Sellers Creek

Fair

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 1N R 5E B · Structure no. SA6400000000035

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golf Course Road over Branch of Sellers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Golf Course Road over Branch of Sellers Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGolf Course Road
CrossesBranch of Sellers Creek
LocationSec 28 T 1N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountySimpson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.89989, -89.79487
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Golf Course Road over Branch of Sellers Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golf Course Road over Branch of Sellers 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Golf Course Road over Branch of Sellers Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Golf Course Road over Branch of Sellers Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Golf Course Road over Branch of Sellers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.