US Bridges

Oil Well RD over Schoolhouse Branch

Fair

Stone County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 2S R11W B · Structure no. SA6600000000013

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oil Well RD over Schoolhouse Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Oil Well RD over Schoolhouse Branch in Stone County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 525 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOil Well RD
CrossesSchoolhouse Branch
LocationSec 17 T 2S R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 114
CountyStone County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.88081, -89.10484
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic525 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oil Well RD over Schoolhouse Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oil Well RD over Schoolhouse 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Oil Well RD over Schoolhouse Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Oil Well RD over Schoolhouse Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Oil Well RD over Schoolhouse Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.