US Bridges

Freeman Road over Rose Hill Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Mississippi · Sec 37 T 9N R 1E B · Structure no. SA3200000000028

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeman Road over Rose Hill Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freeman Road over Rose Hill Branch in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFreeman Road
CrossesRose Hill Branch
LocationSec 37 T 9N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 63
Coordinates31.72411, -91.11153
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Freeman Road over Rose Hill Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeman Road over Rose Hill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Freeman Road over Rose Hill Branch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Freeman Road over Rose Hill Branch?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Freeman Road over Rose Hill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.