US Bridges

Old Brandon RD over Conway Slough

PoorPosted for load

Rankin County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI S US 80 @ JCT 468S · Structure no. 210008006104860

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Brandon RD over Conway Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Brandon RD over Conway Slough in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Brandon RD
CrossesConway Slough
Location0.1 MI S US 80 @ JCT 468S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.27786, -90.14447
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 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 traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$794 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Brandon RD over Conway Slough built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Brandon RD over Conway Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Brandon RD over Conway Slough carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old Brandon RD over Conway Slough?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Brandon RD over Conway Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.