Sims Ranch RD over Leaf River Relief
FairForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 4N R12W B · Structure no. SA1800000000101
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 399 ft
- 21 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,840
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sims Ranch RD over Leaf River Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Sims Ranch RD over Leaf River Relief 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 2,840 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,261 by 2044. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sims Ranch RD over Leaf River Relief built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sims Ranch RD over Leaf River Relief 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 Sims Ranch RD over Leaf River Relief carry?
About 2,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Sims Ranch RD over Leaf River Relief?
The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sims Ranch RD over Leaf River Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.