US Bridges

Deep Creek RD over Flat Branch

Good

Stone County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 2S R 9W B · Structure no. SA660000000A002

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deep Creek RD over Flat Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Deep Creek RD over Flat Branch in Stone County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesDeep Creek RD
CrossesFlat Branch
LocationSec 17 T 2S R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 188
Coordinates30.87485, -88.908
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Deep Creek RD over Flat Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deep Creek RD over Flat Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Deep Creek RD over Flat Branch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Deep Creek RD over Flat Branch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Deep Creek RD over Flat Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.