US Bridges

John Amacker RD over Long Branch

Fair

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 3S R17W B · Structure no. SA5500000000075

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Amacker RD over Long Branch is a concrete slab carrying John Amacker RD over Long Branch in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJohn Amacker RD
CrossesLong Branch
LocationSec 14 T 3S R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 1124
Coordinates30.79122, -89.66472
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic610 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 John Amacker RD over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Amacker RD over Long Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does John Amacker RD over Long Branch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is John Amacker RD over Long Branch?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns John Amacker RD over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.