US Bridges

Ross Store RD over Seals Branch

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 9N R16E B · Structure no. SA3500000000142

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ross Store RD over Seals Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ross Store RD over Seals Branch in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 60 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRoss Store RD
CrossesSeals Branch
LocationSec 15 T 9N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 411
Coordinates32.63328, -88.65503
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 inspectionMay 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 rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Ross Store RD over Seals Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Ross Store RD over Seals 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ross Store RD over Seals Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ross Store RD over Seals Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ross Store RD over Seals Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.