US Bridges

Moselle-Seminry RD over Gales Branch

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 7N R13W B · Structure no. SA3400000000085

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moselle-Seminry RD over Gales Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moselle-Seminry RD over Gales Branch in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMoselle-Seminry RD
CrossesGales Branch
LocationSec 33 T 7N R13W B
RouteCounty Highway 263
CountyJones County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.53425, -89.31458
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moselle-Seminry RD over Gales Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moselle-Seminry RD over Gales 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Moselle-Seminry RD over Gales Branch carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Moselle-Seminry RD over Gales Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Moselle-Seminry RD over Gales Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.