US Bridges

Thomas Mill Pond over Thomas Branch

Fair

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T12N R15E · Structure no. SA3500000000153

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Mill Pond over Thomas Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Thomas Mill Pond over Thomas Branch in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas Mill Pond
CrossesThomas Branch
LocationSec 14 T12N R15E
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyKemper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.8968, -88.74128
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 Thomas Mill Pond over Thomas Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas Mill Pond over Thomas Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Thomas Mill Pond over Thomas Branch carry?

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

How long is Thomas Mill Pond over Thomas Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Thomas Mill Pond over Thomas Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.