US Bridges

Sharon-Moss RD over Reagan Branch

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T10N R12W B · Structure no. SA3400000000221

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharon-Moss RD over Reagan Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sharon-Moss RD over Reagan 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 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.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSharon-Moss RD
CrossesReagan Branch
LocationSec 35 T10N R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 215
Coordinates31.79453, -89.16931
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
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 traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sharon-Moss RD over Reagan Branch built?

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

What condition is Sharon-Moss RD over Reagan 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sharon-Moss RD over Reagan Branch carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sharon-Moss RD over Reagan Branch?

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

Who owns Sharon-Moss RD over Reagan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.