US Bridges

Strgfd Myrick RD over Br of Bull Branch

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 8N R 9W · Structure no. SA7700000000096

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
200 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strgfd Myrick RD over Br of Bull Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Strgfd Myrick RD over Br of Bull Branch in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStrgfd Myrick RD
CrossesBr of Bull Branch
LocationSec 28 T 8N R 9W
RouteCounty Highway 199
CountyWayne County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.62956, -88.89877
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27 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 traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Strgfd Myrick RD over Br of Bull Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strgfd Myrick RD over Br of Bull 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 Strgfd Myrick RD over Br of Bull Branch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Strgfd Myrick RD over Br of Bull 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 Strgfd Myrick RD over Br of Bull Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.