Bush RD over Dry Branch
PoorJones County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 8N R11W · Structure no. SA3400000000121
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bush RD over Dry Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Bush RD over Dry Branch in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bush RD over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bush RD over Dry 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 Bush RD over Dry Branch carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Bush RD over Dry Branch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Bush RD over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.