Limerick RD over Branch
FairPosted for loadKemper County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T12N R17E B · Structure no. SA3500000000114
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Limerick RD over Branch is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Limerick RD over Branch in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Limerick RD over Branch built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Limerick RD over 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 Limerick RD over Branch carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Limerick RD over Branch?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Limerick RD over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.