US Bridges

Sims Road over Leaf River

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 4N R12W B · Structure no. SA1800000000100

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
750 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sims Road over Leaf River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sims Road over Leaf River in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2044. The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSims Road
CrossesLeaf River
LocationSec 32 T 4N R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 1295
CountyForrest County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.26075, -89.22633
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length750 ft (228.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2024)
Projected traffic2,970 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sims Road over Leaf River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sims Road over Leaf River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sims Road over Leaf River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sims Road over Leaf River?

The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sims Road over Leaf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.