US Bridges

Co. Road 5001 over Kelly Branch

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T13N R 5E B · Structure no. SA040000000A055

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 5001 over Kelly Branch is a steel culvert carrying Co. Road 5001 over Kelly Branch in Attala 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 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Road 5001
CrossesKelly Branch
LocationSec 23 T13N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 314
CountyAttala County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.97092, -89.33846
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic105 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 5001 over Kelly Branch built?

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

What condition is Co. Road 5001 over Kelly 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Road 5001 over Kelly Branch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 5001 over Kelly Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Co. Road 5001 over Kelly Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.