US Bridges

Leake Street over Sand Branch

Fair

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 9S R 6E · Structure no. SA4100000000098

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leake Street over Sand Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Leake Street over Sand Branch in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLeake Street
CrossesSand Branch
LocationSec 31 T 9S R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 3100
Coordinates34.26281, -88.71753
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$127,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leake Street over Sand Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leake Street over Sand 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Leake Street over Sand Branch carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Leake Street over Sand Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Leake Street over Sand Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.