US Bridges

Busby Road over Jack Branch

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 5S R 7W · Structure no. SA3000000000162

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Busby Road over Jack Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Busby Road over Jack Branch in Jackson 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBusby Road
CrossesJack Branch
LocationSec 4 T 5S R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 8084
Coordinates30.63353, -88.69667
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Busby Road over Jack Branch built?

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

What condition is Busby Road over Jack Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Busby Road over Jack Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Busby Road over Jack Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Busby Road over Jack Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.