US Bridges

Smith and Peters over Branch

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 2S R16W · Structure no. SA5500000000033

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith and Peters over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith and Peters over Branch in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSmith and Peters
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 14 T 2S R16W
RouteCounty Highway 163
Coordinates30.87347, -89.57364
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 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 width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Smith and Peters over Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith and Peters 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Smith and Peters over Branch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Smith and Peters over Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Smith and Peters over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.