US Bridges

Williamsburg Road over Branch

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 6N R17W B · Structure no. SA3300000000052

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williamsburg Road over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Williamsburg Road over Branch in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 770 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWilliamsburg Road
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 3 T 6N R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 197
Coordinates31.52102, -89.70419
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2024)
Projected traffic800 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Williamsburg Road over Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williamsburg Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Williamsburg Road over Branch carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Williamsburg Road over Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Williamsburg Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.