US Bridges

Boulevard Road over Owens Branch

FairPosted for load

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T15N R 2E · Structure no. SA2600000000089

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
89 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boulevard Road over Owens Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Boulevard Road over Owens Branch in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBoulevard Road
CrossesOwens Branch
LocationSec 27 T15N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 129
CountyHolmes County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.11393, -90.07094
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$269,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boulevard Road over Owens Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boulevard Road over Owens 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Boulevard Road over Owens Branch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Boulevard Road over Owens Branch?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Boulevard Road over Owens Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.