US Bridges

Old Avera RD over Unnamed Branch

Good

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 4N R 6W B · Structure no. SA210000000A070

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Avera RD over Unnamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Avera RD over Unnamed Branch in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Avera RD
CrossesUnnamed Branch
LocationSec 2 T 4N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 298
Coordinates31.34315, -88.56474
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic650 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Avera RD over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Avera RD over Unnamed 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Avera RD over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Avera RD over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Old Avera RD over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.