US Bridges

Brazil-Quitmn RD over Opposum Bayou

Good

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · SEC_22_T25N_R 1W B · Structure no. SA6800000000073

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brazil-Quitmn RD over Opposum Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Brazil-Quitmn RD over Opposum Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2038. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBrazil-Quitmn RD
CrossesOpposum Bayou
LocationSEC_22_T25N_R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 306
Coordinates34.02468, -90.28124
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic375 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brazil-Quitmn RD over Opposum Bayou built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brazil-Quitmn RD over Opposum Bayou 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Brazil-Quitmn RD over Opposum Bayou carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Brazil-Quitmn RD over Opposum Bayou?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brazil-Quitmn RD over Opposum Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.