Harrisvlle-Braxton over Big Creek
FairSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 2N R 2E B · Structure no. SA6400000000059
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 510
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harrisvlle-Braxton over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Harrisvlle-Braxton over Big Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 45 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harrisvlle-Braxton over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Harrisvlle-Braxton over Big 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Harrisvlle-Braxton over Big Creek carry?
About 510 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Harrisvlle-Braxton over Big Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Harrisvlle-Braxton over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.