US Bridges

23rd ST over Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 6N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000113

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd ST over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 23rd ST over Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries23rd ST
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 8 T 6N R16E
RouteCity Street 682
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.38178, -88.692
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks1%
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$550,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 23rd ST over Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23rd ST 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 23rd ST over Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 23rd ST over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 23rd ST over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.