Shorty Ekes RD over Long Branch
PoorPosted for loadJones County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 8N R11W · Structure no. SA3400000000122
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shorty Ekes RD over Long Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Shorty Ekes RD over Long Branch in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 Shorty Ekes RD over Long Branch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shorty Ekes RD over Long 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 Shorty Ekes RD over Long Branch carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Shorty Ekes RD over Long Branch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Shorty Ekes RD over Long Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.