US Bridges

Old Highway 15 over Reedy Branch

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 9N R12W B · Structure no. SA3400000000183

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway 15 over Reedy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Highway 15 over Reedy Branch in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Highway 15
CrossesReedy Branch
LocationSec 11 T 9N R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 255
Coordinates31.76108, -89.16767
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic188 by 2044
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 Old Highway 15 over Reedy Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Highway 15 over Reedy 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 Old Highway 15 over Reedy Branch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Highway 15 over Reedy Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old Highway 15 over Reedy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.