US Bridges

East St. Stephens over Branch

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 7N R18W B · Structure no. SA330000000A057

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East St. Stephens over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying East St. Stephens over Branch in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2046. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEast St. Stephens
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 9 T 7N R18W B
RouteCounty Highway 89
Coordinates31.58631, -89.82468
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2046
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 East St. Stephens over Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is East St. Stephens 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does East St. Stephens over Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East St. Stephens over Branch?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns East St. Stephens over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.