Old HWY 15 over Abbs Branch
FairPosted for loadJones County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 7N R11W B · Structure no. SA3400000000061
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 890
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 15 over Abbs Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 15 over Abbs Branch in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 890 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,325 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Old HWY 15 over Abbs Branch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 15 over Abbs 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 15 over Abbs Branch carry?
About 890 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 15 over Abbs Branch?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 15 over Abbs Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.