US Bridges

Pike Road 93 S. over Forest Branch

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 1N R 8E B · Structure no. SA5700000000029

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pike Road 93 S. over Forest Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pike Road 93 S. over Forest Branch in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPike Road 93 S.
CrossesForest Branch
LocationSec 17 T 1N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 1175
CountyPike County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.05456, -90.41556
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$782,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pike Road 93 S. over Forest Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pike Road 93 S. over Forest 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pike Road 93 S. over Forest Branch carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pike Road 93 S. over Forest Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pike Road 93 S. over Forest Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.