US Bridges

Homer Ladner RD over Branch

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 2S R16W B · Structure no. SA550000000A037

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homer Ladner RD over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Homer Ladner RD 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHomer Ladner RD
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 28 T 2S R16W B
RouteCounty Highway 125
Coordinates30.83998, -89.60526
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Homer Ladner RD over Branch built?

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

What condition is Homer Ladner RD over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Homer Ladner RD over Branch carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Homer Ladner RD over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Homer Ladner RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.