US Bridges

Jasper Co. Rd. 8 over Branch

Good

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 1N R13E B · Structure no. SA310000000A129

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. Rd. 8 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Jasper Co. Rd. 8 over Branch in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJasper Co. Rd. 8
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 19 T 1N R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 273
Coordinates31.90908, -89.01038
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic525 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Jasper Co. Rd. 8 over Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. Rd. 8 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Jasper Co. Rd. 8 over Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. Rd. 8 over Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Jasper Co. Rd. 8 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.