CR 500 over Briar Branch
GoodTippah County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 3S R 5E B · Structure no. SA7000000000044
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 468
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 over Briar Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 500 over Briar Branch in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500 over Briar Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 over Briar 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500 over Briar Branch carry?
About 468 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 over Briar Branch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 over Briar Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.