Sellers RD over Falls Branch
PoorPosted for loadJones County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 6N R13W B · Structure no. SA3400000000045
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sellers RD over Falls Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Sellers RD over Falls Branch in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sellers RD over Falls Branch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sellers RD over Falls Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Sellers RD over Falls Branch carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sellers 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 25 ft wide.
Who owns Sellers RD over Falls Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.