US Bridges

Zero Road over Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 5N R16E B · Structure no. SA3800000000039

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zero Road over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Zero Road over Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesZero Road
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 22 T 5N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 1517
Coordinates32.26579, -88.6557
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Zero Road over Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zero Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Zero Road over Branch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Zero Road over Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Zero Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.