US Bridges

I 10 over Flat Branch

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · 4.4 MI W US 49 · Structure no. 110001002403090

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10 over Flat Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I 10 over Flat Branch in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 53,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,000 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 10
CrossesFlat Branch
Location4.4 MI W US 49
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.41794, -89.16903
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic53,000 (2023)
Projected traffic53,000 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$286 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 10 over Flat Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 10 over Flat 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 10 over Flat Branch carry?

About 53,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 10 over Flat Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 10 over Flat Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.