US Bridges

Mink Branch Rd. over Mink Branch

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 7N R 5E · Structure no. SA6100000000200

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mink Branch Rd. over Mink Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Mink Branch Rd. over Mink Branch in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMink Branch Rd.
CrossesMink Branch
LocationSec 35 T 7N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 429
CountyRankin County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.40733, -89.76425
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2022)
Projected traffic345 by 2042
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$156,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mink Branch Rd. over Mink Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mink Branch Rd. over Mink 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mink Branch Rd. over Mink Branch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mink Branch Rd. over Mink Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mink Branch Rd. over Mink Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.