Golden Pines over Branch
PoorPosted for loadJefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 8N R19W · Structure no. SA3300000000089
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Golden Pines over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Golden Pines over Branch in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Golden Pines over Branch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Golden Pines over Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Golden Pines over Branch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Golden Pines over Branch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Golden Pines over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.