US Bridges

Measells Road over Bch of Pole Branch

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 7N R 6E B · Structure no. SA6200000000068

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Measells Road over Bch of Pole Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Measells Road over Bch of Pole Branch in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMeasells Road
CrossesBch of Pole Branch
LocationSec 7 T 7N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 432
Coordinates32.46058, -89.72169
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$360,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Measells Road over Bch of Pole Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Measells Road over Bch of Pole 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 2024.

How much traffic does Measells Road over Bch of Pole Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Measells Road over Bch of Pole Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Measells Road over Bch of Pole Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.