US Bridges

Varner Road over Branch of Skiffer Creek

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T10N R18W B · Structure no. SA6400000000117

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Varner Road over Branch of Skiffer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Varner Road over Branch of Skiffer Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2042. 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).

CarriesVarner Road
CrossesBranch of Skiffer Creek
LocationSec 15 T10N R18W B
RouteCounty Highway 115
Coordinates31.83874, -89.79266
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Varner Road over Branch of Skiffer Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Varner Road over Branch of Skiffer 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 2024.

How much traffic does Varner Road over Branch of Skiffer Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Varner Road over Branch of Skiffer 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 Varner Road over Branch of Skiffer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.