US Bridges

Hilt Fornea Road over Long Branch

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 2S R17W B · Structure no. SA5500000000044

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilt Fornea Road over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hilt Fornea Road over Long Branch in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesHilt Fornea Road
CrossesLong Branch
LocationSec 22 T 2S R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 1124
Coordinates30.85837, -89.69311
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMay 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 rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hilt Fornea Road over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hilt Fornea Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hilt Fornea Road over Long Branch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hilt Fornea Road over Long Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Hilt Fornea Road over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.