US Bridges

Ebenezer Road over Branch of Williams Crk.

Fair

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T14N R 2E B · Structure no. SA2600000000053

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebenezer Road over Branch of Williams Crk. is a concrete channel beam carrying Ebenezer Road over Branch of Williams Crk. in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesEbenezer Road
CrossesBranch of Williams Crk.
LocationSec 11 T14N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 506
CountyHolmes County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.07123, -90.06268
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic720 (2018)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$175,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebenezer Road over Branch of Williams Crk. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebenezer Road over Branch of Williams Crk. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ebenezer Road over Branch of Williams Crk. carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ebenezer Road over Branch of Williams Crk.?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ebenezer Road over Branch of Williams Crk.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.