US Bridges

Sofa Road over Br Mid Prong Silver Crk

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T10N R19W · Structure no. SA640000000A128

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sofa Road over Br Mid Prong Silver Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Sofa Road over Br Mid Prong Silver Crk in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSofa Road
CrossesBr Mid Prong Silver Crk
LocationSec 27 T10N R19W
RouteCounty Highway 151
Coordinates31.80614, -89.90714
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sofa Road over Br Mid Prong Silver Crk built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sofa Road over Br Mid Prong Silver Crk 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 Sofa Road over Br Mid Prong Silver Crk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sofa Road over Br Mid Prong Silver Crk?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sofa Road over Br Mid Prong Silver Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.