Sandhill Church RD over Dry Branch
FairPosted for loadJones County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 8N R13W B · Structure no. SA3400000000147
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sandhill Church RD over Dry Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Sandhill Church RD over Dry Branch in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sandhill Church RD over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Sandhill Church RD over Dry 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 2023.
How much traffic does Sandhill Church RD over Dry Branch carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sandhill Church 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 Sandhill Church RD over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.