US Bridges

Jody Saffold Road over Branch of Little Blk CR

Good

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T16N R 4E · Structure no. SA2600000000143

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jody Saffold Road over Branch of Little Blk CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Jody Saffold Road over Branch of Little Blk CR in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesJody Saffold Road
CrossesBranch of Little Blk CR
LocationSec 29 T16N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 81
Coordinates33.20625, -89.90643
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jody Saffold Road over Branch of Little Blk CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jody Saffold Road over Branch of Little Blk CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Jody Saffold Road over Branch of Little Blk CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Jody Saffold Road over Branch of Little Blk CR?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jody Saffold Road over Branch of Little Blk CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.