US Bridges

Burgetown Road over George Branch

Fair

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 5S R17W · Structure no. SA5500000000130

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burgetown Road over George Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Burgetown Road over George Branch in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBurgetown Road
CrossesGeorge Branch
LocationSec 14 T 5S R17W
RouteCounty Highway 203
Coordinates30.60628, -89.66471
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Burgetown Road over George Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burgetown Road over George 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 2024.

How much traffic does Burgetown Road over George Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Burgetown Road over George Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Burgetown Road over George Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.