US Bridges

Co.Road 401 over Spur of Burney Branch

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 9S R 3W B · Structure no. SA3600000000098

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Road 401 over Spur of Burney Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Co.Road 401 over Spur of Burney Branch in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCo.Road 401
CrossesSpur of Burney Branch
LocationSec 16 T 9S R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates34.30133, -89.5157
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Co.Road 401 over Spur of Burney Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Road 401 over Spur of 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 2024.

How much traffic does Co.Road 401 over Spur of Burney Branch carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Co.Road 401 over Spur of Burney Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Co.Road 401 over Spur of Burney Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.