SR 5 over Thompson Branch
GoodBenton County, Mississippi · 4.6 MI N SR 178 · Structure no. 310000500500460
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 5 over Thompson Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over Thompson Branch in Benton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 5 over Thompson Branch built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 5 over Thompson Branch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 5 over Thompson Branch carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 5 over Thompson Branch?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR 5 over Thompson Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.