US Bridges

Old Richton Road over Mcwilliams Branch

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 5N R12W B · Structure no. SA1800000000186

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Richton Road over Mcwilliams Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Richton Road over Mcwilliams Branch in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Richton Road
CrossesMcwilliams Branch
LocationSec 23 T 5N R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 613
Coordinates31.38254, -89.16758
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic480 (2024)
Projected traffic720 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Richton Road over Mcwilliams Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Richton Road over Mcwilliams 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Richton Road over Mcwilliams Branch carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Richton Road over Mcwilliams Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old Richton Road over Mcwilliams Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.