US Bridges

Rv Lindley RD over Falls Branch

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 6N R13W · Structure no. SA3400000000044

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rv Lindley RD over Falls Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Rv Lindley RD over Falls Branch in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 55 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRv Lindley RD
CrossesFalls Branch
LocationSec 22 T 6N R13W
RouteCounty Highway 329
Coordinates31.46381, -89.29186
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2025)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$156,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rv Lindley RD over Falls Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Rv Lindley RD over Falls Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Rv Lindley RD over Falls Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rv Lindley RD over Falls Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rv Lindley RD over Falls Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.