US Bridges

Mark Cobb RD over Burke Branch

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T11N R16E · Structure no. SA3500000000132

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mark Cobb RD over Burke Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mark Cobb RD over Burke Branch in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesMark Cobb RD
CrossesBurke Branch
LocationSec 13 T11N R16E
RouteCounty Highway 190
Coordinates32.80517, -88.60954
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$570,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mark Cobb RD over Burke Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mark Cobb RD over Burke 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mark Cobb RD over Burke Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mark Cobb RD over Burke Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Mark Cobb RD over Burke Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.