US Bridges

Smith and Jones RD over Hemby Branch

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 9N R18W · Structure no. SA3300000000097

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith and Jones RD over Hemby Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Smith and Jones RD over Hemby Branch in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSmith and Jones RD
CrossesHemby Branch
LocationSec 7 T 9N R18W
RouteCounty Highway 128
Coordinates31.76194, -89.84778
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Smith and Jones RD over Hemby Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith and Jones RD over Hemby 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 Smith and Jones RD over Hemby Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Smith and Jones RD over Hemby Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Smith and Jones RD over Hemby Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.