US Bridges

SR 13 over Mays Branch

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · 3.5 MI N US 49 · Structure no. 310001306410360

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Mays Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over Mays Branch in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesMays Branch
Location3.5 MI N US 49
RouteState Highway 13
CountySimpson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.00317, -89.84794
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 13 over Mays Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Mays 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Mays Branch carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Mays Branch?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Mays Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.