E. Wortham RD over Flat Branch
PoorHarrison County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 5S R11W B · Structure no. SA2400000000023
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E. Wortham RD over Flat Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying E. Wortham RD over Flat Branch in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,650 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E. Wortham RD over Flat Branch built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is E. Wortham RD over Flat Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does E. Wortham RD over Flat Branch carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is E. Wortham RD over Flat Branch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns E. Wortham RD over Flat Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.