US Bridges

CR29 over Perry Branch

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 6S R10E · Structure no. SA7100000000061

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR29 over Perry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR29 over Perry Branch in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR29
CrossesPerry Branch
LocationSec 21 T 6S R10E
RouteCounty Highway 279
Coordinates34.54856, -88.24519
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR29 over Perry Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR29 over Perry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR29 over Perry Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR29 over Perry Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR29 over Perry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.