US Bridges

Van Buren Road over English Branch

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T11S R 8E B · Structure no. SA2900000000121

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren Road over English Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Van Buren Road over English Branch in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesVan Buren Road
CrossesEnglish Branch
LocationSec 14 T11S R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 1892
Coordinates34.11475, -88.42503
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Van Buren Road over English Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Buren Road over English 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Van Buren Road over English Branch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Van Buren Road over English Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Van Buren Road over English Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.