US Bridges

Indian Branch Road over Indian Branch

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T12N R15E · Structure no. SA3500000000109

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Branch Road over Indian Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Indian Branch Road over Indian Branch in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIndian Branch Road
CrossesIndian Branch
LocationSec 24 T12N R15E
RouteCounty Highway 38
Coordinates32.87544, -88.71086
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks10%
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$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Branch Road over Indian Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Branch Road over Indian 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 Indian Branch Road over Indian Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Indian Branch Road over Indian Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Indian Branch Road over Indian Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.