Ida Bounds Road over Double Branch
FairForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 1S R13W B · Structure no. SA1800000000024
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 79
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ida Bounds Road over Double Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Ida Bounds Road over Double Branch in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ida Bounds Road over Double Branch built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ida Bounds Road over Double 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ida Bounds Road over Double Branch carry?
About 79 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ida Bounds Road over Double Branch?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ida Bounds Road over Double Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.