Zero Road over Gays Branch
GoodLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 5N R16E B · Structure no. SA3800000000037
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Zero Road over Gays Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Zero Road over Gays Branch in Lauderdale 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Zero Road over Gays Branch built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Zero Road over Gays 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Zero Road over Gays Branch carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Zero Road over Gays Branch?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Zero Road over Gays Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.