US Bridges

10th Ave over Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 6N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000111

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Ave over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 10th Ave over Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries10th Ave
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 8 T 6N R16E
RouteCity Street 7238
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.37495, -88.6886
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2042
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 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$950,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10th Ave over Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th Ave 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 10th Ave over Branch carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 10th Ave over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 10th Ave over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.