US Bridges

White Road over French Branch

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 3N R 1E · Structure no. SA6100000000001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Road over French Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying White Road over French Branch in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWhite Road
CrossesFrench Branch
LocationSec 2 T 3N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 319
Coordinates32.12844, -90.16889
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Road over French Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Road over French 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does White Road over French Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is White Road over French Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns White Road over French Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.