Star-Braxton Road over Big Creek
GoodSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 2N R 3E B · Structure no. SA6400000000068
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Star-Braxton Road over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Star-Braxton Road over Big Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 59 years old, older 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Star-Braxton Road over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Star-Braxton Road over Big 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Star-Braxton Road over Big Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Star-Braxton Road over Big Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Star-Braxton Road over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.