US Bridges

Doctor Mcgee Rd. over Branch of Strong River

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 2N R 6E · Structure no. SA6400000000088

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doctor Mcgee Rd. over Branch of Strong River is a concrete channel beam carrying Doctor Mcgee Rd. over Branch of Strong River in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDoctor Mcgee Rd.
CrossesBranch of Strong River
LocationSec 7 T 2N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 76
Coordinates32.02702, -89.71823
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Doctor Mcgee Rd. over Branch of Strong River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doctor Mcgee Rd. over Branch of Strong River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Doctor Mcgee Rd. over Branch of Strong River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Doctor Mcgee Rd. over Branch of Strong River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Doctor Mcgee Rd. over Branch of Strong River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.