US Bridges

Prissie Branch RD over Too Run Branch

Fair

Stone County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 3S R10W · Structure no. SA6600000000041

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prissie Branch RD over Too Run Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Prissie Branch RD over Too Run Branch in Stone County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPrissie Branch RD
CrossesToo Run Branch
LocationSec 18 T 3S R10W
RouteCounty Highway 77
Coordinates30.79074, -89.03148
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 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 width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2024)
Projected traffic142 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prissie Branch RD over Too Run Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prissie Branch RD over Too Run Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Prissie Branch RD over Too Run Branch carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Prissie Branch RD over Too Run Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Prissie Branch RD over Too Run Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.