US Bridges

Jack Boot Road over Branch

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T10N R 6E · Structure no. SA400000000A031

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Boot Road over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Jack Boot Road over Branch in Leake 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 8 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJack Boot Road
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 4 T10N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 268
CountyLeake County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.74926, -89.68696
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$995,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jack Boot Road over Branch built?

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

What condition is Jack Boot Road over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jack Boot Road over Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jack Boot Road over Branch?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jack Boot Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.