US Bridges

Nellie Burks Road over Long Branch

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 4S R18W · Structure no. SA550000000A109

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nellie Burks Road over Long Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nellie Burks Road over Long Branch in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNellie Burks Road
CrossesLong Branch
LocationSec 12 T 4S R18W
RouteCounty Highway 190
Coordinates30.70717, -89.7614
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Nellie Burks Road over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nellie Burks Road over Long 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nellie Burks Road over Long Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nellie Burks Road over Long Branch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nellie Burks Road over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.