US Bridges

CO RD 369 over Branch

Poor

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T19N R 3E · Structure no. SA0800000000188

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 369 over Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 369 over Branch in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCO RD 369
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 20 T19N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 4561
Coordinates33.49539, -90.00933
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$251,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 369 over Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 369 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 369 over Branch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 369 over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 369 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.