Mabus Road over Dry Branch
PoorPosted for loadTallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T22N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6800000000001
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 200 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mabus Road over Dry Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Mabus Road over Dry Branch in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mabus Road over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mabus Road over Dry Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Mabus Road over Dry Branch carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Mabus Road over Dry Branch?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Mabus Road over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.