US Bridges

Van Buren/Carolina over English Branch

Fair

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T11S R 8E B · Structure no. SA2900000000126

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren/Carolina over English Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Buren/Carolina over English Branch in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2045. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Buren/Carolina
CrossesEnglish Branch
LocationSec 28 T11S R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 1892
CountyItawamba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.10305, -88.46861
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans300
Design loadHS 15
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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/Carolina over English Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Buren/Carolina over English Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Van Buren/Carolina over English Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Van Buren/Carolina over English Branch?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Van Buren/Carolina over English Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.