US Bridges

Florida Gas Road over Black Branch

Good

Perry County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 1S R11W · Structure no. SA5600000000127

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florida Gas Road over Black Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Florida Gas Road over Black Branch in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFlorida Gas Road
CrossesBlack Branch
LocationSec 13 T 1S R11W
RouteCounty Highway 95
Coordinates30.95971, -89.03847
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic350 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Florida Gas Road over Black Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Florida Gas Road over Black 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 2024.

How much traffic does Florida Gas Road over Black Branch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Florida Gas Road over Black Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Florida Gas Road over Black Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.