US Bridges

Frances Lesure RD over Branch of Leake Creek

Good

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 4S R 7W · Structure no. SA6900000000133

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frances Lesure RD over Branch of Leake Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Frances Lesure RD over Branch of Leake Creek in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFrances Lesure RD
CrossesBranch of Leake Creek
LocationSec 36 T 4S R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 292
Coordinates34.69245, -89.88817
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Frances Lesure RD over Branch of Leake Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frances Lesure RD over Branch of Leake Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Frances Lesure RD over Branch of Leake Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Frances Lesure RD over Branch of Leake Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Frances Lesure RD over Branch of Leake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.