US Bridges

Otis Jones Road over Branch

Fair

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 03 T01S R15W B · Structure no. SA550000000A010

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otis Jones Road over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Otis Jones Road over Branch in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 3,281 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOtis Jones Road
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 03 T01S R15W B
RouteCounty Highway 132
CountyPearl River County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.98896, -89.48261
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width3,281 ft (999.9 m)
Roadway width3,281 ft (999.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic250 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 Otis Jones Road over Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otis Jones Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Otis Jones Road over Branch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Otis Jones Road over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 3,281 ft wide.

Who owns Otis Jones Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.