US Bridges

CR 615 over Fryar Branch

Good

Tippah County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 4S R 5E B · Structure no. SA7000000000068

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 615 over Fryar Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 615 over Fryar Branch in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 615
CrossesFryar Branch
LocationSec 32 T 4S R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates34.69139, -88.79889
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR 615 over Fryar Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 615 over Fryar 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 615 over Fryar Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 615 over Fryar Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 615 over Fryar Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.