US Bridges

T&p RTE 140 over Unnamed Branch

Good

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T12S R 5E B · Structure no. SA0900000000026

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T&p RTE 140 over Unnamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying T&p RTE 140 over Unnamed Branch in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT&p RTE 140
CrossesUnnamed Branch
LocationSec 2 T12S R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 140
Coordinates34.06578, -88.75465
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 T&p RTE 140 over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T&p RTE 140 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T&p RTE 140 over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T&p RTE 140 over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T&p RTE 140 over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.