US Bridges

Measells Road over Bch of Pole Branch

Fair

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 7N R 6E B · Structure no. SA6200000000069

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
400 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 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesMeasells Road
CrossesBch of Pole Branch
LocationSec 7 T 7N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 432
CountyScott County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.47195, -89.72872
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans400
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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$380,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Measells Road over Bch of Pole Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Measells Road over Bch of Pole 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 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 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Measells Road over Bch of Pole Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.