US Bridges

Leggett Road over Branch Unknown

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 9N R 5E · Structure no. SA1500000000081

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leggett Road over Branch Unknown is a concrete channel beam carrying Leggett Road over Branch Unknown in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLeggett Road
CrossesBranch Unknown
LocationSec 8 T 9N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.75997, -90.72017
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$171,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leggett Road over Branch Unknown built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leggett Road over Branch Unknown in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Leggett Road over Branch Unknown carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Leggett Road over Branch Unknown?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Leggett Road over Branch Unknown?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.