US Bridges

West Oxford Loop over Berry Branch

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 8S R 4W · Structure no. SA3600000000206

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Oxford Loop over Berry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying West Oxford Loop over Berry Branch in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWest Oxford Loop
CrossesBerry Branch
LocationSec 1 T 8S R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.41419, -89.56466
Functional classRural Major 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Oxford Loop over Berry Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Oxford Loop over Berry 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 West Oxford Loop over Berry Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Oxford Loop over Berry Branch?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns West Oxford Loop over Berry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.