US Bridges

Hitchcock Bend over Long Branch

FairPosted for load

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T11S R 2E · Structure no. SA5800000000073

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hitchcock Bend over Long Branch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Hitchcock Bend over Long Branch in Pontotoc 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHitchcock Bend
CrossesLong Branch
LocationSec 15 T11S R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountyPontotoc County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.128, -89.07036
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.4 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic45 by 2033
Trucks8%
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$145,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hitchcock Bend over Long Branch built?

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

What condition is Hitchcock Bend over Long 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hitchcock Bend over Long Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hitchcock Bend over Long Branch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hitchcock Bend over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.