US Bridges

Briesch Road over Deer Creek

Good

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T18N R 7W · Structure no. SA760000000A334

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briesch Road over Deer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Briesch Road over Deer Creek in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBriesch Road
CrossesDeer Creek
LocationSec 14 T18N R 7W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.41027, -90.90097
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Briesch Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briesch Road over Deer 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Briesch Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Briesch Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Briesch Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.