US Bridges

SR 28 over Bobs Branch

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · 3.8 MI E Jefferson Cl · Structure no. 310002801502650

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Bobs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 28 over Bobs Branch in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesBobs Branch
Location3.8 MI E Jefferson Cl
RouteState Highway 28
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.74351, -90.68066
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 28 over Bobs Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Bobs 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 SR 28 over Bobs Branch carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Bobs Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR 28 over Bobs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.