US Bridges

SR 1 over Christmas Lake Branch

Good

Bolivar County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI S SR 446 · Structure no. 310000100608960

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Christmas Lake Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1 over Christmas Lake Branch in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesChristmas Lake Branch
Location0.5 MI S SR 446
RouteState Highway 1
CountyBolivar County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.69934, -90.98319
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 1 over Christmas Lake Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 over Christmas Lake 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1 over Christmas Lake Branch carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Christmas Lake Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 1 over Christmas Lake Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.