US Bridges

Old Kiln Road over Board Pile Branch

FairPosted for load

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 6S R16W B · Structure no. SA5500000000165

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Kiln Road over Board Pile Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Kiln Road over Board Pile Branch in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld Kiln Road
CrossesBoard Pile Branch
LocationSec 14 T 6S R16W B
RouteCounty Highway 1120
Coordinates30.52867, -89.56386
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2024)
Projected traffic2,140 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Kiln Road over Board Pile Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Kiln Road over Board Pile 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 Old Kiln Road over Board Pile Branch carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Kiln Road over Board Pile Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Kiln Road over Board Pile Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.