US Bridges

Springhill RD over Box Ankle Branch

FairPosted for load

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 9N R12W B · Structure no. SA3400000000187

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springhill RD over Box Ankle Branch is a concrete slab carrying Springhill RD over Box Ankle Branch in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpringhill RD
CrossesBox Ankle Branch
LocationSec 20 T 9N R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 252
Coordinates31.72733, -89.21925
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,750 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$279,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springhill RD over Box Ankle Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springhill RD over Box Ankle 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Springhill RD over Box Ankle Branch carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Springhill RD over Box Ankle Branch?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Springhill RD over Box Ankle Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.