US Bridges

Old Brandon RD over Pearl River Drainage Cnl

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 5N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6100000000073

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
169 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Brandon RD over Pearl River Drainage Cnl is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Brandon RD over Pearl River Drainage Cnl in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Brandon RD
CrossesPearl River Drainage Cnl
LocationSec 11 T 5N R 1E B
RouteCity Street 8295
Coordinates32.28375, -90.17194
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2024)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$406,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Brandon RD over Pearl River Drainage Cnl built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Brandon RD over Pearl River Drainage Cnl 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old Brandon RD over Pearl River Drainage Cnl carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Brandon RD over Pearl River Drainage Cnl?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Brandon RD over Pearl River Drainage Cnl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.