US Bridges

Bunkley Road over Quarterlot Branch

Fair

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 5N R 3E B · Structure no. SA1900000000012

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bunkley Road over Quarterlot Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bunkley Road over Quarterlot Branch in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBunkley Road
CrossesQuarterlot Branch
LocationSec 12 T 5N R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 272
CountyFranklin County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.41811, -90.93374
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Bunkley Road over Quarterlot Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bunkley Road over Quarterlot 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bunkley Road over Quarterlot Branch carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bunkley Road over Quarterlot Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Bunkley Road over Quarterlot Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.