US Bridges

Archie Wheat Road over Long Branch

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 3S R17W · Structure no. SA5500000000070

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Archie Wheat Road over Long Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Archie Wheat Road over Long Branch in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2045. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesArchie Wheat Road
CrossesLong Branch
LocationSec 3 T 3S R17W
RouteCounty Highway 180
Coordinates30.82222, -89.69222
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.9 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 traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic110 by 2045
Trucks10%
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 Archie Wheat Road over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Archie Wheat 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Archie Wheat Road over Long Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Archie Wheat Road over Long Branch?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Archie Wheat Road over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.