Vernal River Road over Lige Branch
GoodGreene County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 1N R 7W B · Structure no. SA2100000000016
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vernal River Road over Lige Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Vernal River Road over Lige Branch in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vernal River Road over Lige Branch built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vernal River Road over Lige 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Vernal River Road over Lige Branch carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Vernal River Road over Lige Branch?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Vernal River Road over Lige Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.