US Bridges

E. Homochitto Rd. over Small Branch

Good

Amite County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 4N R 2E B · Structure no. SA0300000000141

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Homochitto Rd. over Small Branch is a concrete culvert carrying E. Homochitto Rd. over Small Branch in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE. Homochitto Rd.
CrossesSmall Branch
LocationSec 29 T 4N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates31.28621, -90.97497
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E. Homochitto Rd. over Small Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Homochitto Rd. over Small 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 E. Homochitto Rd. over Small Branch carry?

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

How long is E. Homochitto Rd. over Small Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns E. Homochitto Rd. over Small Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.