US Bridges

Granby-Lonestar RD over Branch of Bouie River

Fair

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 7N R17W B · Structure no. SA3300000000045

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Granby-Lonestar RD over Branch of Bouie River is a concrete channel beam carrying Granby-Lonestar RD over Branch of Bouie River in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGranby-Lonestar RD
CrossesBranch of Bouie River
LocationSec 5 T 7N R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyJefferson Davis County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.60254, -89.73032
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2046
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Granby-Lonestar RD over Branch of Bouie River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Granby-Lonestar RD over Branch of Bouie River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Granby-Lonestar RD over Branch of Bouie River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Granby-Lonestar RD over Branch of Bouie River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Granby-Lonestar RD over Branch of Bouie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.