US Bridges

Bunkley Road over King Branch

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 5N R 3E B · Structure no. SA1900000000019

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

About this bridge

Bunkley Road over King Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bunkley Road over King 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 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBunkley Road
CrossesKing Branch
LocationSec 10 T 5N R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 272
Coordinates31.40833, -90.93962
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (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 traffic360 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 King Branch built?

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

What condition is Bunkley Road over King 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bunkley Road over King Branch carry?

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

How long is Bunkley Road over King Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bunkley Road over King Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.