US Bridges

Holmes-Pittman RD over Branch

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 3N R13E · Structure no. SA4600000000050

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holmes-Pittman RD over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Holmes-Pittman RD over Branch in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2030. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHolmes-Pittman RD
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 7 T 3N R13E
RouteCounty Highway 130
CountyMarion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.23651, -89.93455
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2006)
Projected traffic90 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$163,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holmes-Pittman RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holmes-Pittman RD over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Holmes-Pittman RD over Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Holmes-Pittman RD over 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 Holmes-Pittman RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.