US Bridges

Double Branch RD over Branch of Okwakee Creek

Fair

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 2N R 5W B · Structure no. SA2100000000103

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Double Branch RD over Branch of Okwakee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Double Branch RD over Branch of Okwakee Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesDouble Branch RD
CrossesBranch of Okwakee Creek
LocationSec 12 T 2N R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyGreene County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.15124, -88.43945
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 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 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Double Branch RD over Branch of Okwakee Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Double Branch RD over Branch of Okwakee 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Double Branch RD over Branch of Okwakee Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Double Branch RD over Branch of Okwakee Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Double Branch RD over Branch of Okwakee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.