US Bridges

SR 15 over Long Branch Creek

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · 5.7 MI S I 59 · Structure no. 31000150340750A

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Long Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Long Branch Creek in Jones 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesLong Branch Creek
Location5.7 MI S I 59
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates31.61509, -89.08268
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 15 over Long Branch Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 15 over Long Branch Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.