US Bridges

Neil Hill Road over Haram Branch

GoodClosed to traffic

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 6N R 1E · Structure no. SA1900000000056

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neil Hill Road over Haram Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Neil Hill Road over Haram Branch in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNeil Hill Road
CrossesHaram Branch
LocationSec 19 T 6N R 1E
RouteCity Street 162
Coordinates31.50222, -91.06208
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Neil Hill Road over Haram Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neil Hill Road over Haram Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Neil Hill Road over Haram Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Neil Hill Road over Haram Branch?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Neil Hill Road over Haram Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.