US Bridges

CO RD 222 over Pate Branch

FairPosted for load

Yalobusha County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T24N R 6E B · Structure no. SA8100000000037

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 222 over Pate Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 222 over Pate Branch in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 222
CrossesPate Branch
LocationSec 1 T24N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 1800
CountyYalobusha County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.97406, -89.61644
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.3 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 traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 222 over Pate Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 222 over Pate 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 CO RD 222 over Pate Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CO RD 222 over Pate Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 222 over Pate Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.