US Bridges

FAS 1138 White Pla over Hog Branch

Poor

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 6S R10W B · Structure no. SA2400000000047

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1138 White Pla over Hog Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1138 White Pla over Hog Branch in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 1138 White Pla
CrossesHog Branch
LocationSec 11 T 6S R10W B
RouteCounty Highway 1138
Coordinates30.54066, -88.95364
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2024)
Projected traffic720 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1138 White Pla over Hog Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1138 White Pla over Hog 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1138 White Pla over Hog Branch carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1138 White Pla over Hog Branch?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1138 White Pla over Hog Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.