US Bridges

Mt Olive-Jville RD over Branch

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 9N R18W B · Structure no. SA3300000000101

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Olive-Jville RD over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mt Olive-Jville RD over Branch in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMt Olive-Jville RD
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 12 T 9N R18W B
RouteCounty Highway 208
Coordinates31.76988, -89.76531
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic280 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 Mt Olive-Jville RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Olive-Jville RD over 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 Mt Olive-Jville RD over Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mt Olive-Jville RD over Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Mt Olive-Jville RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.