CO RD 252 over Patts Branch
PoorWebster County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T19N R 8E B · Structure no. SA7800000000135
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 252 over Patts Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 252 over Patts Branch in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 50 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 252 over Patts Branch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is CO RD 252 over Patts Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 252 over Patts Branch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 252 over Patts Branch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 252 over Patts Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.