Herschel Road over Unnamed Branch
PoorPosted for loadStone County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 3S R11W · Structure no. SA6600000000081
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Herschel Road over Unnamed Branch is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Herschel Road over Unnamed Branch in Stone County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Herschel Road over Unnamed Branch built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Herschel Road over Unnamed 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Herschel Road over Unnamed Branch carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Herschel Road over Unnamed Branch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Herschel Road over Unnamed Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.