US Bridges

11th Ave over Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 6N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000114

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th Ave over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 11th Ave over Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries11th Ave
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 8 T 6N R16E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.37892, -88.69044
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic375 by 2043
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$700,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 11th Ave over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11th 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 11th Ave over Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 11th Ave over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 11th Ave over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.