US Bridges

Monticello Rd. over Sardis Branch

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 9N R 9E B · Structure no. SA1500000000114

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monticello Rd. over Sardis Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Monticello Rd. over Sardis Branch in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 6 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMonticello Rd.
CrossesSardis Branch
LocationSec 4 T 9N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 264
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.78642, -90.30853
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2014)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monticello Rd. over Sardis Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monticello Rd. over Sardis Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Monticello Rd. over Sardis Branch carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Monticello Rd. over Sardis Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Monticello Rd. over Sardis Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.