US Bridges

Conrad Mallet Aren over Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 6S R 7W · Structure no. SA3000000000207

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conrad Mallet Aren over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Conrad Mallet Aren over Branch in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesConrad Mallet Aren
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 16 T 6S R 7W
Coordinates30.52778, -88.69694
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Conrad Mallet Aren over Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conrad Mallet Aren over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Conrad Mallet Aren over Branch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Conrad Mallet Aren over Branch?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Conrad Mallet Aren over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.