US Bridges

Gum Log Road over Rogers Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 8N R15E B · Structure no. SA3800000000258

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gum Log Road over Rogers Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gum Log Road over Rogers Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGum Log Road
CrossesRogers Branch
LocationSec 26 T 8N R15E B
RouteCounty Highway 1512
Coordinates32.5052, -88.7383
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$850,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gum Log Road over Rogers Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gum Log Road over Rogers 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Gum Log Road over Rogers Branch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gum Log Road over Rogers Branch?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Gum Log Road over Rogers Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.