US Bridges

CO RD 248 over Merrill Branch

Good

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T18N R 2E · Structure no. SA080000000A076

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 248 over Merrill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 248 over Merrill Branch in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD 248
CrossesMerrill Branch
LocationSec 25 T18N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 248
Coordinates33.39838, -90.0441
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 248 over Merrill Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 248 over Merrill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 248 over Merrill Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CO RD 248 over Merrill Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CO RD 248 over Merrill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.