US Bridges

Vardaman Road over Mayo Branch

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T11N R14E B · Structure no. SA3500000000081

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vardaman Road over Mayo Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Vardaman Road over Mayo Branch in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesVardaman Road
CrossesMayo Branch
LocationSec 32 T11N R14E B
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates32.7625, -88.89481
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vardaman Road over Mayo Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vardaman Road over Mayo 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 Vardaman Road over Mayo Branch carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Vardaman Road over Mayo Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Vardaman Road over Mayo Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.