US Bridges

N 38th Avenue over Long Leaf Trail

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000238

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 38th Avenue over Long Leaf Trail is a concrete culvert carrying N 38th Avenue over Long Leaf Trail in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,550 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN 38th Avenue
CrossesLong Leaf Trail
LocationSec 6 T 4N R13W
RouteCity Street 7186
Coordinates31.33569, -89.34431
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2023)
Projected traffic14,550 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N 38th Avenue over Long Leaf Trail built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 38th Avenue over Long Leaf Trail 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N 38th Avenue over Long Leaf Trail carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is N 38th Avenue over Long Leaf Trail?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns N 38th Avenue over Long Leaf Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.