US Bridges

FAS 1910 over Hood Branch

Good

Benton County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 1S R 2E B · Structure no. SA0500000000007

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
372
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1910 over Hood Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1910 over Hood Branch in Benton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 372 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 1910
CrossesHood Branch
LocationSec 35 T 1S R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 1910
Coordinates34.95111, -89.05919
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic372 (2024)
Projected traffic555 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1910 over Hood Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1910 over Hood 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1910 over Hood Branch carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1910 over Hood Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAS 1910 over Hood Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.