US Bridges

Sampson Road over Branch to Big Cedar Cree

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 4S R 6W · Structure no. SA300000000A180

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sampson Road over Branch to Big Cedar Cree is a concrete channel beam carrying Sampson Road over Branch to Big Cedar Cree in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSampson Road
CrossesBranch to Big Cedar Cree
LocationSec 4 T 4S R 6W
RouteCounty Highway 8215
Coordinates30.72678, -88.59025
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sampson Road over Branch to Big Cedar Cree built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sampson Road over Branch to Big Cedar Cree 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sampson Road over Branch to Big Cedar Cree carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Sampson Road over Branch to Big Cedar Cree?

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

Who owns Sampson Road over Branch to Big Cedar Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.