US Bridges

Jess Ezell Road over Branch of Conehatta Ck

Good

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 8N R11E · Structure no. SA5100000000128

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jess Ezell Road over Branch of Conehatta Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Jess Ezell Road over Branch of Conehatta Ck in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJess Ezell Road
CrossesBranch of Conehatta Ck
LocationSec 31 T 8N R11E
RouteCounty Highway 242
Coordinates32.49933, -89.22031
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Jess Ezell Road over Branch of Conehatta Ck built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jess Ezell Road over Branch of Conehatta Ck 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Jess Ezell Road over Branch of Conehatta Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Jess Ezell Road over Branch of Conehatta Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Jess Ezell Road over Branch of Conehatta Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.