US Bridges

5th ST over Sheppards Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 6N R15E · Structure no. SA3800000000092

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th ST over Sheppards Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 5th ST over Sheppards Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries5th ST
CrossesSheppards Branch
LocationSec 13 T 6N R15E
RouteCity Street 7234
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.36066, -88.71412
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2021)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$800,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th ST over Sheppards Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th ST over Sheppards 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 5th ST over Sheppards Branch carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 5th ST over Sheppards Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns 5th ST over Sheppards Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.