US Bridges

Howard Johnson RD over Cap Branch

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 9N R17E · Structure no. SA3500000000027

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howard Johnson RD over Cap Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Howard Johnson RD over Cap Branch in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHoward Johnson RD
CrossesCap Branch
LocationSec 11 T 9N R17E
RouteCounty Highway 167
Coordinates32.6385, -88.53106
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$650,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Howard Johnson RD over Cap Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howard Johnson RD over Cap 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Howard Johnson RD over Cap Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Howard Johnson RD over Cap Branch?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Howard Johnson RD over Cap Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.