US Bridges

Mclaurin Road over Long Branch

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 2N R12W B · Structure no. SA1800000000045

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mclaurin Road over Long Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Mclaurin Road over Long Branch in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMclaurin Road
CrossesLong Branch
LocationSec 16 T 2N R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyForrest County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.12141, -89.19669
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic465 by 2044
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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mclaurin Road over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mclaurin Road over Long 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mclaurin Road over Long Branch carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mclaurin Road over Long Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mclaurin Road over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.