US Bridges

Magnlia-Holmesvill over Bars Branch

Fair

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 3N R 9E · Structure no. SA5700000000137

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnlia-Holmesvill over Bars Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Magnlia-Holmesvill over Bars Branch in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMagnlia-Holmesvill
CrossesBars Branch
LocationSec 31 T 3N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 170
CountyPike County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.18103, -90.33064
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$504,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Magnlia-Holmesvill over Bars Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnlia-Holmesvill over Bars 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Magnlia-Holmesvill over Bars Branch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Magnlia-Holmesvill over Bars Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Magnlia-Holmesvill over Bars Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.