US Bridges

Amercian Sand & Gr over Branch

Fair

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 2S R15W · Structure no. SA5500000000160

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amercian Sand & Gr over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Amercian Sand & Gr 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAmercian Sand & Gr
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 27 T 2S R15W
RouteCounty Highway 76
Coordinates30.84479, -89.48905
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.6 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 traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Amercian Sand & Gr over Branch built?

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

What condition is Amercian Sand & Gr over 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 Amercian Sand & Gr over Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Amercian Sand & Gr over Branch?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Amercian Sand & Gr over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.