US Bridges

High Ridge Drive over Branch of Lotts Creek

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 4N R12W · Structure no. SA1800000000241

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Ridge Drive over Branch of Lotts Creek is a steel culvert carrying High Ridge Drive over Branch of Lotts Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHigh Ridge Drive
CrossesBranch of Lotts Creek
LocationSec 10 T 4N R12W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyForrest County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.32781, -89.18917
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 High Ridge Drive over Branch of Lotts Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Ridge Drive over Branch of Lotts Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does High Ridge Drive over Branch of Lotts Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is High Ridge Drive over Branch of Lotts Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns High Ridge Drive over Branch of Lotts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.