US Bridges

Link Road over Branch Creek

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 9N R 3W · Structure no. SA820000000A017

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Link Road over Branch Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Link Road over Branch Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesLink Road
CrossesBranch Creek
LocationSec 36 T 9N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.58163, -90.45449
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$207,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Link Road over Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Link Road over Branch Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Link Road over Branch Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Link Road over Branch Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Link Road over Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.