US Bridges

Old 57 North over Ellen Cal Branch

Good

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 3N R 5W B · Structure no. SA2100000000114

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 57 North over Ellen Cal Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old 57 North over Ellen Cal Branch in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld 57 North
CrossesEllen Cal Branch
LocationSec 30 T 3N R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 57
Coordinates31.19574, -88.51781
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic1,400 (2024)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Old 57 North over Ellen Cal Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 57 North over Ellen Cal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old 57 North over Ellen Cal Branch carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old 57 North over Ellen Cal Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old 57 North over Ellen Cal Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.