US Bridges

Burge and Reyer RD over Branch

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 1S R16W · Structure no. SA5500000000019

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burge and Reyer RD over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Burge and Reyer RD over Branch in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBurge and Reyer RD
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 8 T 1S R16W
RouteCounty Highway 168
Coordinates30.97738, -89.62384
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Burge and Reyer RD over Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burge and Reyer RD over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Burge and Reyer RD over Branch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Burge and Reyer RD over Branch?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Burge and Reyer RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.