US Bridges

Mcdonald Road over Branch

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T12N R14E B · Structure no. SA3500000000149

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonald Road over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mcdonald Road over Branch in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMcdonald Road
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 18 T12N R14E B
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates32.88872, -88.90506
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mcdonald Road over Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

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

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mcdonald Road over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Mcdonald Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.