Phillips Hill Road over Vernon Branch
GoodLowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T18S R17W · Structure no. SA4400000000086
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Phillips Hill Road over Vernon Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Phillips Hill Road over Vernon Branch in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Phillips Hill Road over Vernon Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Phillips Hill Road over Vernon 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 2024.
How much traffic does Phillips Hill Road over Vernon Branch carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Phillips Hill Road over Vernon Branch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Phillips Hill Road over Vernon Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.