US Bridges

Clem Road over Branch

Fair

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 8N R18W B · Structure no. SA3300000000078

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clem Road over Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clem Road over Branch in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2045. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesClem Road
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 2 T 8N R18W B
RouteCounty Highway 325
Coordinates31.69429, -89.78211
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2023)
Projected traffic750 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Clem Road over Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clem Road over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Clem Road over Branch carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Clem Road over Branch?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Clem Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.