US Bridges

Odom-Bass Road over Walker Branch

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 8N R18W · Structure no. SA3300000000081

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Odom-Bass Road over Walker Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Odom-Bass Road over Walker Branch in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOdom-Bass Road
CrossesWalker Branch
LocationSec 18 T 8N R18W
RouteCounty Highway 142
CountyJefferson Davis County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.65611, -89.84564
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Odom-Bass Road over Walker Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Odom-Bass Road over Walker 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Odom-Bass Road over Walker Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Odom-Bass Road over Walker Branch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Odom-Bass Road over Walker Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.