US Bridges

Causeyville RD over Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 5N R17E B · Structure no. SA3800000000046

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
200 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Causeyville RD over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Causeyville RD over Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCauseyville RD
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 20 T 5N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 454
Coordinates32.26289, -88.57361
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans200
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic1,125 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
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 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 Causeyville RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Causeyville RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Causeyville RD over Branch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Causeyville RD over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Causeyville RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.