US Bridges

Zion Hill Church R over Branch

Fair

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 8N R20W B · Structure no. SA3300000000094

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zion Hill Church R over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Zion Hill Church R over Branch in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2034. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesZion Hill Church R
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 13 T 8N R20W B
RouteCounty Highway 1213
Coordinates31.66806, -89.96364
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2013)
Projected traffic270 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zion Hill Church R over Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zion Hill Church R 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Zion Hill Church R over Branch carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Zion Hill Church R over Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Zion Hill Church R over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.