New Hope RD over Double Branch
PoorClosed to trafficStone County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 2S R13W B · Structure no. SA6600000000029
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 910
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Hope RD over Double Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying New Hope RD over Double Branch in Stone County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 910 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Hope RD over Double Branch built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is New Hope RD over Double Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does New Hope RD over Double Branch carry?
About 910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is New Hope RD over Double Branch?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns New Hope RD over Double Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.