US Bridges

W. White Sands RD over Hutchens Branch

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 9N R19W B · Structure no. SA3300000000110

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. White Sands RD over Hutchens Branch is a concrete culvert carrying W. White Sands RD over Hutchens Branch in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW. White Sands RD
CrossesHutchens Branch
LocationSec 33 T 9N R19W B
RouteCounty Highway 288
Coordinates31.71224, -89.91129
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 W. White Sands RD over Hutchens Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. White Sands RD over Hutchens 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 W. White Sands RD over Hutchens Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is W. White Sands RD over Hutchens Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns W. White Sands RD over Hutchens Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.