US Bridges

Ella Bryant Road over Pretty Branch

Good

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 8N R20W B · Structure no. SA3900000000118

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ella Bryant Road over Pretty Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Ella Bryant Road over Pretty Branch in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesElla Bryant Road
CrossesPretty Branch
LocationSec 19 T 8N R20W B
RouteCounty Highway 234
Coordinates31.64289, -90.05546
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ella Bryant Road over Pretty Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ella Bryant Road over Pretty 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ella Bryant Road over Pretty Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ella Bryant Road over Pretty Branch?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ella Bryant Road over Pretty Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.