SR 26 over Long Branch
GoodPearl River County, Mississippi · 8.9 MI E LA State Line · Structure no. 310002605500890
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 26 over Long Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26 over Long Branch in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SR 26 over Long Branch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 26 over Long 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 26 over Long Branch carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is SR 26 over Long Branch?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 26 over Long Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.