US Bridges

West 4th Street over Branch

Good

Lamar County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 4N R14W B · Structure no. SA3700000000075

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 4th Street over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying West 4th Street over Branch in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest 4th Street
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 1 T 4N R14W B
RouteCounty Highway 65
Coordinates31.33725, -89.35462
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2024)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 4th Street over Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is West 4th Street over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does West 4th Street over Branch carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is West 4th Street over Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns West 4th Street over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.