US Bridges

Meehan Savoy North over Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 5N R14E B · Structure no. SA3800000000021

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
200 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meehan Savoy North over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Meehan Savoy North over Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMeehan Savoy North
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 15 T 5N R14E B
RouteCounty Highway 459
Coordinates32.2775, -88.85137
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans200
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meehan Savoy North over Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meehan Savoy North over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Meehan Savoy North over Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Meehan Savoy North over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Meehan Savoy North over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.