US Bridges

Harry Pippen Dr. over Bch of Brak Branch Creek

Good

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 9N R 9W · Structure no. SA7700000000153

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry Pippen Dr. over Bch of Brak Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Harry Pippen Dr. over Bch of Brak Branch Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarry Pippen Dr.
CrossesBch of Brak Branch Creek
LocationSec 29 T 9N R 9W
RouteCounty Highway 190
Coordinates31.71864, -88.91431
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic8 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Harry Pippen Dr. over Bch of Brak Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harry Pippen Dr. over Bch of Brak Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Harry Pippen Dr. over Bch of Brak Branch Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Harry Pippen Dr. over Bch of Brak Branch Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Harry Pippen Dr. over Bch of Brak Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.