US Bridges

Jim Easterling Rd. over Unnamed Branch

Good

Perry County, Mississippi · Sec_ 5_T 5N_R 9W B · Structure no. SA5600000000123

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Easterling Rd. over Unnamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Jim Easterling Rd. over Unnamed Branch in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesJim Easterling Rd.
CrossesUnnamed Branch
LocationSec_ 5_T 5N_R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates31.4298, -88.92336
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Jim Easterling Rd. over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jim Easterling Rd. over Unnamed 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Jim Easterling Rd. over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jim Easterling Rd. over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Jim Easterling Rd. over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.