US Bridges

Jonathan Road over Long Branch

Fair

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 3N R 6W B · Structure no. SA2100000000050

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jonathan Road over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Jonathan Road over Long Branch in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJonathan Road
CrossesLong Branch
LocationSec 19 T 3N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyGreene County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.20817, -88.62887
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Jonathan Road over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jonathan Road over Long Branch 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 Jonathan Road over Long Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jonathan Road over Long Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Jonathan Road over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.