US Bridges

Davis Road over Branch of Lotts Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 4N R12W · Structure no. SA1800000000225

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Road over Branch of Lotts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Davis Road over Branch of Lotts Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDavis Road
CrossesBranch of Lotts Creek
LocationSec 8 T 4N R12W
RouteCounty Highway 78
Coordinates31.32174, -89.22382
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks—
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 Davis Road over Branch of Lotts Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Road over Branch of Lotts 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Davis Road over Branch of Lotts Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Davis Road over Branch of Lotts Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Davis Road over Branch of Lotts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.