Sunlight Road over Branch
PoorWalthall County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 1N R13E · Structure no. SA7400000000124
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunlight Road over Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunlight Road over Branch in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Sunlight Road over Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sunlight Road over 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 2023.
How much traffic does Sunlight Road over Branch carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Sunlight Road over Branch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Sunlight Road over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.