US Bridges

George Ford Road over Marsen Branch

Fair

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 5S R17W B · Structure no. SA550000000A129

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Ford Road over Marsen Branch is a concrete culvert carrying George Ford Road over Marsen Branch in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorge Ford Road
CrossesMarsen Branch
LocationSec 11 T 5S R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 204
CountyPearl River County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.62396, -89.67352
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2023)
Projected traffic310 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 George Ford Road over Marsen Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Ford Road over Marsen 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 2023.

How much traffic does George Ford Road over Marsen Branch carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is George Ford Road over Marsen Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns George Ford Road over Marsen Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.