US Bridges

Hoy RD over Branch of Brushy Branch

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 9N R11W B · Structure no. SA3400000000173

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoy RD over Branch of Brushy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hoy RD over Branch of Brushy Branch in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHoy RD
CrossesBranch of Brushy Branch
LocationSec 17 T 9N R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 227
Coordinates31.74564, -89.13058
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hoy RD over Branch of Brushy Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoy RD over Branch of Brushy Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Hoy RD over Branch of Brushy Branch carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hoy RD over Branch of Brushy Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hoy RD over Branch of Brushy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.