US Bridges

Turner Pippen DR over Burro Springs Branch

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 8N R 8W · Structure no. SA7700000000089

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
200 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turner Pippen DR over Burro Springs Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Turner Pippen DR over Burro Springs Branch in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTurner Pippen DR
CrossesBurro Springs Branch
LocationSec 18 T 8N R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 154
Coordinates31.66623, -88.83805
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans200
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$225,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turner Pippen DR over Burro Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turner Pippen DR over Burro Springs 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Turner Pippen DR over Burro Springs Branch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Turner Pippen DR over Burro Springs Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Turner Pippen DR over Burro Springs Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.