US Bridges

Belk Street over Burney Branch

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 8S R 3W · Structure no. SA3600000000055

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belk Street over Burney Branch is a concrete slab carrying Belk Street over Burney Branch in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,150 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBelk Street
CrossesBurney Branch
LocationSec 33 T 8S R 3W
RouteCity Street 8594
Coordinates34.34701, -89.51416
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic9,150 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belk Street over Burney Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belk Street 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Belk Street over Burney Branch carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Belk Street over Burney Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Belk Street over Burney Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.