US Bridges

SR 35 over Billups Branch

Poor

Carroll County, Mississippi · 3.6 MI N US 82 · Structure no. 310003500820100

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Billups Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 35 over Billups Branch in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 35
CrossesBillups Branch
Location3.6 MI N US 82
RouteState Highway 35
CountyCarroll County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.52593, -89.94996
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 35 over Billups Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 over Billups Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Billups Branch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Billups Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 35 over Billups Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.