US Bridges

SR 7 over Burney Branch

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · 13.4 MI N Yalobusha Cl · Structure no. 310000703611720

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Burney Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 7 over Burney Branch in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesBurney Branch
Location13.4 MI N Yalobusha Cl
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLafayette County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.33674, -89.51433
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2023)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Burney Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Burney 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Burney Branch carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Burney Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 7 over Burney Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.