US Bridges

10th Ave over Robbins Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 6N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000112

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Ave over Robbins Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 10th Ave over Robbins Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries10th Ave
CrossesRobbins Branch
LocationSec 8 T 6N R16E
RouteCity Street 7238
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.38464, -88.6887
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,250 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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$700,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10th Ave over Robbins Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 10th Ave over Robbins Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Ave over Robbins Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.