US Bridges

Russell Road over Fox Branch

Good

Winston County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T13N R13E B · Structure no. SA800000000A018

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Road over Fox Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Russell Road over Fox Branch in Winston County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRussell Road
CrossesFox Branch
LocationSec 30 T13N R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 104
Coordinates32.94086, -89.00368
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell Road over Fox Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Road over Fox 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Russell Road over Fox Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Russell Road over Fox Branch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Road over Fox Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.