US Bridges

Concord RD over Branch

Poor

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T14N R16E B · Structure no. SA5200000000039

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
200 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concord RD over Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Concord RD over Branch in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesConcord RD
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 13 T14N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 65
Coordinates33.06566, -88.60734
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans200
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$700,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Concord RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Concord RD over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Concord RD over Branch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Concord RD over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Concord RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.