US Bridges

Ora-Wburg RD over Branch of Terrible Ck

FairPosted for load

Covington County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 8N R16W · Structure no. SA1600000000067

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ora-Wburg RD over Branch of Terrible Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ora-Wburg RD over Branch of Terrible Ck in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOra-Wburg RD
CrossesBranch of Terrible Ck
LocationSec 28 T 8N R16W
RouteCounty Highway 163
Coordinates31.63376, -89.60393
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic165 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$170,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ora-Wburg RD over Branch of Terrible Ck built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ora-Wburg RD over Branch of Terrible Ck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ora-Wburg RD over Branch of Terrible Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ora-Wburg RD over Branch of Terrible Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ora-Wburg RD over Branch of Terrible Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.