US Bridges

Saucier Advance RD over Spring Branch

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 5S R12W B · Structure no. SA2400000000029

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saucier Advance RD over Spring Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Saucier Advance RD over Spring Branch in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSaucier Advance RD
CrossesSpring Branch
LocationSec 21 T 5S R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 8073
Coordinates30.60139, -89.18873
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2024)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saucier Advance RD over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saucier Advance RD over Spring 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 Saucier Advance RD over Spring Branch carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Saucier Advance RD over Spring Branch?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Saucier Advance RD over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.