Gum Pond Road over Dry Branch
GoodLamar County, Mississippi · Sec_ 1_T 1S_R15W B · Structure no. SA3700000000125
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gum Pond Road over Dry Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Gum Pond Road over Dry Branch in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gum Pond Road over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gum Pond Road over Dry 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Gum Pond Road over Dry Branch carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Gum Pond Road over Dry Branch?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Gum Pond Road over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.