US Bridges

CO RD 216 over Long Branch

Good

Yalobusha County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T11S R 6W B · Structure no. SA8100000000023

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 216 over Long Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 216 over Long Branch in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2035. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 216
CrossesLong Branch
LocationSec 26 T11S R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 824
Coordinates34.09156, -89.79614
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2015)
Projected traffic240 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CO RD 216 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 216 over Long 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 216 over Long Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 216 over Long Branch?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 216 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.