US Bridges

Ulmer Road over Red Hill Branch

Fair

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 3N R 8W B · Structure no. SA2100000000064

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ulmer Road over Red Hill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ulmer Road over Red Hill Branch in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUlmer Road
CrossesRed Hill Branch
LocationSec 17 T 3N R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 98
Coordinates31.22235, -88.81386
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Ulmer Road over Red Hill Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ulmer Road over Red Hill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ulmer Road over Red Hill Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ulmer Road over Red Hill Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Ulmer Road over Red Hill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.