US Bridges

Leeville Road over Branch of Leaf River

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 5N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000192

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leeville Road over Branch of Leaf River is a concrete channel beam carrying Leeville Road over Branch of Leaf River in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLeeville Road
CrossesBranch of Leaf River
LocationSec 2 T 5N R13W
RouteCounty Highway 629
Coordinates31.42166, -89.27913
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic390 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leeville Road over Branch of Leaf River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leeville Road over Branch of 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Leeville Road over Branch of Leaf River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Leeville Road over Branch of Leaf River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Leeville Road over Branch of Leaf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.