Sones Chapel Road over Big Branch
GoodPearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 4S R17W B · Structure no. SA550000000A101
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sones Chapel Road over Big Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Sones Chapel Road over Big Branch in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 740 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2046. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 299 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sones Chapel Road over Big Branch built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sones Chapel Road over Big 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Sones Chapel Road over Big Branch carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sones Chapel Road over Big Branch?
The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 299 ft wide.
Who owns Sones Chapel Road over Big Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.