US Bridges

Vestry Road over Branch of Little Red Crk

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 4S R 8W B · Structure no. SA3000000000196

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vestry Road over Branch of Little Red Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying Vestry Road over Branch of Little Red Crk in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesVestry Road
CrossesBranch of Little Red Crk
LocationSec 3 T 4S R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 2106
Coordinates30.72352, -88.76698
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vestry Road over Branch of Little Red Crk built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vestry Road over Branch of Little Red Crk 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Vestry Road over Branch of Little Red Crk carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vestry Road over Branch of Little Red Crk?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Vestry Road over Branch of Little Red Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.