Old HWY 80 over Branch
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 6N R15E · Structure no. SA3800000000100
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 80 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 80 over Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 80 over Branch built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 80 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Old HWY 80 over Branch carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 80 over Branch?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Old HWY 80 over Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.