Star-Braxton Road over Little Creek
PoorPosted for loadSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 2N R 3E B · Structure no. SA6400000000070
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 200 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Star-Braxton Road over Little Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Star-Braxton Road over Little 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Little Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Star-Braxton Road over Little Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Star-Braxton Road over Little Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Star-Braxton Road over Little Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Star-Braxton Road over Little Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.