US Bridges

Russell Comm RD over Gordy Branch

Fair

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 6N R 9E B · Structure no. SA6200000000049

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Comm RD over Gordy Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Russell Comm RD over Gordy Branch in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRussell Comm RD
CrossesGordy Branch
LocationSec 5 T 6N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 36
Coordinates32.39606, -89.39687
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 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 traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$370,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell Comm RD over Gordy Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Comm RD over Gordy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Russell Comm RD over Gordy Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Russell Comm RD over Gordy Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Comm RD over Gordy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.