US Bridges

Arnold Road over Unnamed Branch

Good

Benton County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 5S R 2E · Structure no. SA0500000000053

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arnold Road over Unnamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Arnold Road over Unnamed Branch in Benton 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long.

CarriesArnold Road
CrossesUnnamed Branch
LocationSec 30 T 5S R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates34.62006, -89.12931
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Arnold Road over Unnamed Branch built?

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

What condition is Arnold Road over Unnamed 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Arnold Road over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Arnold Road over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Arnold Road over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.