US Bridges

James Lane over Trib to Russell Creek

Good

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 9N R 8E B · Structure no. SA1500000000106

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Lane over Trib to Russell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying James Lane over Trib to Russell Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2047. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesJames Lane
CrossesTrib to Russell Creek
LocationSec 11 T 9N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 128
Coordinates31.76789, -90.37494
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.7 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2014)
Projected traffic50 by 2047
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$171,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Lane over Trib to Russell Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Lane over Trib to Russell Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does James Lane over Trib to Russell Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is James Lane over Trib to Russell Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns James Lane over Trib to Russell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.