US Bridges

Old Hebron Road over Branch

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 9N R19W B · Structure no. SA3300000000108

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hebron Road over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Hebron Road over Branch in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2045. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld Hebron Road
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 29 T 9N R19W B
RouteCounty Highway 208
Coordinates31.72191, -89.93556
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$203,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Hebron Road over Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Old Hebron Road 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 Old Hebron Road over Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Hebron Road over Branch?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hebron Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.