US Bridges

Old Augusta Road over Gum Branch

Good

Perry County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 3N R10W B · Structure no. SA5600000000061

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Augusta Road over Gum Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Augusta Road over Gum Branch in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesOld Augusta Road
CrossesGum Branch
LocationSec 8 T 3N R10W B
RouteCounty Highway 1165
Coordinates31.23963, -89.02316
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Old Augusta Road over Gum Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Augusta Road over Gum 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 Old Augusta Road over Gum Branch carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Augusta Road over Gum Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Augusta Road over Gum Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.