US Bridges

CR 419 over Medlock Branch

FairPosted for load

Tippah County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 4S R 3E B · Structure no. SA7000000000118

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 419 over Medlock Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 419 over Medlock Branch in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 113 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 419
CrossesMedlock Branch
LocationSec 9 T 4S R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 216
CountyTippah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.75425, -88.99169
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2023)
Projected traffic165 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$269,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 419 over Medlock Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 419 over Medlock Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 419 over Medlock Branch carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 419 over Medlock Branch?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 419 over Medlock Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.