SR 537 over Bee Branch
GoodJones County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI N of Laurel · Structure no. 310053703400040
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 537 over Bee Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 537 over Bee Branch in Jones 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 537 over Bee Branch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 537 over Bee 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 537 over Bee Branch carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 537 over Bee Branch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 537 over Bee Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.